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Peritoneal Signs
Guarding, Rebound Rigidity; PE findings indicate a rupture in the abdomen
Distal
Farther from the trunk of the body
Diaphoresis
Sweating
DOE
Dyspnea on Exertion
Lateral
Farther from the midline
EOMI
Extraocular Movement Intact
Bradycardia
Slow heart rate, less than 60 BPM
CABG
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
NSR
Normal Sinus Rhythm
OP
Oropharynx
HTN
Hypertension
Ulcerations
Blisters or open sores
Palpitation
To beat rapidly, irregularly or forcibly
Acetylsalicylic Acid
ASA
Acetylsalicylic
Acetylsalicylic
CTA
Clear to Auscultation
DP/PT
Dorsalis Pedis/Posterior Tibialis
ORIF
Open Reduction and Internal Fixation
Catheter
Tube inserted into vessels or body cavities to permit injection of withdrawal of fluids, or to keep a passage open
Medial
Near the midline
Melana
Black, tarry stools
Acute
New, usually of rapid onset and of concern.
Ischemia
Lack of blood supply
Infarct
Area of dead tissue after a lack of blood supply
Rhonchi
Rattling noise of mucous in the lungs
SP
Status Post (after)
EtOH
Alcohol
Hemoptyisis
Coughing up blood
Hypoxia
Low O2 sats of the body; not enough oxygen in the blood
Laceration
Spitting of skin due to trauma; A cut from something sharp
Antipyretic
Medication used to reduce a fever
Purulent / Purulence
Pus like
QHS
Every night at bedtime