USA erakorralises haiglaeelses arstiabis sagedamini kasutatavad lühendid
Abd - abdomen
a.c. - before meals
ACLC - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
ALS - Advanced Life Support
AMA - against medical advises
AMI - acute myocardial infarction
AMS - altered mental status
ANT - anterior
AOB - alcohol on breath
APAP - acetaminophen
APGAR - appearance, pulse, grimace, activity, respirations
Appox - approximately
ARDS - acute respiratory distress syndrome
ASA - acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support
AV - atrioventricular
A&O - alert and oriented
BBB - bundle-branch block
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support
BID - twice daily
Bilat - bilaterally
BM - bowel movement
BP - blood pressure
BPM - beats per minute
BSA - body surface area
Ca - cancer
CAD - coronary artery disease; computer-aided dispatch
C/C - chief complaint
CCU - critical-care unit; coronary-care unit
CHB - complete heart block
CHD - coronary heart disease
CHF - congestive heart failure
CNS - central nervous system
C/O - complaining of
Co - cardiac output; carbon monoxide
COAD - chronic obstructive airway disease
COLD - chronic obstructive lung disease
COPD - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
CP - cor pulmonale; cerebral palsy
C/P - chest pain
C - section cesarean section
CSF - cerebrospinal fluid
CVA - cerebrovascular accident
D/B - difficulty breathing
D/C - discontinue; disconnect
D₅W - dextrose 5% in water
DKA - diabetic ketoacidosis
DNR - do not resuscitate
DOA - dead on arrival
DOB - date of birth
DOE - dyspnea on exertion
DTs - delirium tremens
DTP - diphtheria and tetanus toxins and pertussis vaccine
DVT - deep-vein thrombosis
Dx - diagnosis
EBV - Epstein-Barr virus
ECC - emergency cardiac care
ECG - electrocardiogram
ECHO - echocardiogram
ED - emergency department
EKG - electrocardiogram
EMV - eye opening, motor responses, verbal responses
EOA - esophageal obturator airway
ER - emergency room
ET - endotracheal
ETOH - ethanol
F - female
Fd - found
FHx - family history
FR - French (catheter gauge)
FROM - full range of motion
FUO - fever of unknown origin
Fx - fracture
G - gravid
GI - gastrointestinal
GSW - gunshot wound
Gtt - guttae (drops)
HAV - hepatitis A virus
HBV - hepatitis B virus
HEENT - head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
HR - heart rate
HSV - herpes simplex virus
HTN - hypertension
Hx - history
ICH - intracranial hemorrhage
ICP - intracranial pressure
ICU - intensive care unit
IDDM - insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
IFO - in front of
IM - intramuscular
INJ - injury
IO - intraosseous
IRDM - insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus
IV - intravenous
IVC - inferior vena cava
IVDA - intravenous drug abuse
JVD - jugular venous distention
K - potassium
KVO - keep vein open
LA - left atrium
LBBB - left bundle-branch block
LCA - left coronary artery
LLQ - left lower quadrant
LMP - last menstrual period
LOC - loss if consciousness; level of consciousness
LRS - lactated Ringers`s solution
LS - lung sounds
LUQ - left upper quadrant
M - male
MAST - medical antishock trousers
MCL - midclavicular line
Meds - medications
MI - myocardial infarction
MMR - measles-mumps-rubella vaccine
MOD - maturity onset diabetes
MS - multiple sclerosis; mitral valve stenosis
MSO©² - morphine sulfate
Na - sodium
NG - nasogastric
NIDDM - noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
NKA - no known allergies
N/L - normal limits
NPH - neutral protamin Hagedorn insulin
Npo - non per orum, nothing by mouth
NR - none reported
NS - normal saline
NSAID - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
NT - nasotracheal
NTG - nitroglycerin
N/V - nausea and vomiting
OB/GYN - obstetrics and gynecology
OD - overdose
OR - operating room
OTC - over-the-counter
PAB - premature atrial beat
PAC - premature atrial contraction
PAT - paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
PCN - penicillin
PCP - phencyclidine (street names include angel dust, peace pill)
PE - physical exam; pulmonary embolism
PFA - psychological first aid
PERRLA - pupils equal, round, react to light and accommodation
PMS - premenstrual syndrome
PNS - peripheral nervous system
PPD - purified protein derivative (tuberculin)
PPV - positive-pressure ventilation
Prn - (Latin) pro re nata, as necessary
Psi - pounds per square inch
PSVT - paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
Pt - patient
Pt/sts - patient states
PT - physical therapy
PTE - pulmonary thromboembolism
PVB - premature ventricular contraction
Px - physical examination
RBBB - right bundle-branch block
RDS - respiratory distress syndrome
RLQ - right lower quadrant
RLS - rule out
ROM - range of motion
RR - respiratory rate
RUQ - right upper quadrant
SA - sinoatrial
S&S - signs and symptoms
SBP - systolic blood pressure
SCD - sudden cardiac death
SIDS - sudden infant death syndrome
SL - sublingual
SN - sinus node
SOB - shortness of breth
SP - systolic pressure
SQ - subcutaneous
S/S - signs and symptoms
STD - sexually transmitted disease
SV - stroke volume
SVT - supraventricular tachycardia
Sx - symptome
TB - tuberculosis
TIA - transient ischemic attack
TKO - to keep open
TMJ - temporomandibular joint
TX - treatment
UGI - upper gastrointestinal
URI - upper respiratory infection
USP - United States Pharmacopoeia
UTI - urinary-tract infection
VD - venereal disease
Vfib - ventricular fibrillation
VPB - ventricular premature beat
VPC - ventricular premature contraction
VT - ventricular tachycardia
WNL - within normal limits
"Emergency Medical Services"
Vol.29, Nr.2
Raul Adlas
Tallinna Kiirabi
