WAYNESBORO HOSPITAL Waynesboro, Pa. SUBJECT: Medical Staff Approved Abbreviation List POLICY #: 8 EFFECTIVE DATE: September 14, 2005 SECTION TITLE: Medical Staff APPROVED BY: Medical Staff POLICY STATEMENT: It is the policy of the Medical Staff at Waynesboro Hospital to have clear and precise orders written for our patients. To avoid any confusion or misinterpretation, we have an approved list of abbreviations. PROCESS: 1. The approved abbreviations are contained in Addendum A. 2. Abbreviations can be added and deleted from the approved abbreviation list through the use of the form in Addendum B . The process for adding and deleting an abbreviation from the approved abbreviation list is defined on the bottom of Addendum B. CONTENT: Addendum A. Waynesboro Hospital Abbreviation List - Approved AAA Area Agency on Aging A AABH Association for Ambulatory a Artery Behavioral Health _ AAO Awake, alert and oriented a Before AB Abortion A Assistance (with a circle around the Ab Absent A) ABC Automated blood count AA Alcoholic's Anonymous ABD Abduction A-A Atlanto-Axial Joint abd Abdomen AAA Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm ABG Arterial blood gas
abn Abnormality ADL Activities of Daily Living ABO ABO blood group ad lib As desired to tolerance ABR auditory brainstem response. Adm admission AC Acromioclavicular ADM Admit (ed) AC Assist control. ADQM Abductor digiti quinti minimi ac Before meals ADT Admission, Discharge, Transfer ACB before breakfast. ADT Anticipated Discharge Tomorrow ACBE Air Contrast Barium Enema AE Arm Ergometer accel Accelerate A/E Above Elbow acid phos acid phosphatase AED automated external defibrillator ACL Anterior Cruciate Ligament AES Anti-Embolic Stocking (generic AC lens Anterior Chamber Lens brand) ACL before lunch. AFB Acid fast bacillus ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support A Fib Atrial Fibrillation ACS American Cancer Society a-flutter Atrial Flutter ACS before supper AFO Ankle Foot Orthosis ACS Acute Coronary Syndrome AGA Average for Gestational Age ACP Automated chemical profile A/G Ratio Albumin/Globulin Ratio ACSW Academy Certified Social Worker AHA American Hospital Association ACT Ambulatory Care Technician AHA American Heart Association ACTH Adrenocorticotrophic hormone AHG Antihuman Globulin ADA American Diabetic Association AI Aortic insufficiency ADC Apparent diffusion coefficient. AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency ADD Adduction Syndrome ADD Attention Deficit Disorder AK Above-knee (amputation) ADH Anti-Diuretic Hormone aka Also known as ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity alb Albumin Disorder alk phos Alkaline phosphatase
ALL Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia Aq Water ALS Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis AROM Active Range Of Motion ALS Advanced Life Support AROM Artificial Rupture of Membranes AM Morning A+AAROM Active Plus Active Assistive AMA Against Medical Advise Range of Motion AMB Ambulation/Ambulatory art Aterial AML Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia A.R.T. Accredited Record Technician amp Ampule AS Aortic stenosis amt Amount ASA Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) ANA Antinuclear antibody ASAP As Soon As Possible ANC Absolute Neutrophil Count. asc Ascend anes Anesthesia ASCAD Arteriosclerotic Coronary Artery ant Anterior Disease ante Before ASCVD Arteriosclerotic Cardiovascular A & O Alert and Oriented Disease AP Anteroposterior ASHD Arteriosclerotic heart disease AP Appendectomy ASIS Anterior superior iliac spine. AP Apical Pulse ASO Antistreptolysis O A&P Repair Anterior & Posterior ASPVD Arteriosclerotic Peripheral Vascular Colpoperineorrhaphy Disease APB Abductor pollicis brevis Assess assessment AP resection Abdominoperineal resection assoc Associated (Miles) asst Assisted APC Antepartum Course/Care AST Acoustical Stimulation Test A & P Anterior and posterior as tol As tolerated A/P Assessment and Plan a-tach Atrial Tachycardia approx Approximately ausc Auscultation appt Appointment aux Auxiliary
AVB Atrial Ventricular Block bil Bilateral AV Block Atrioventricular Block bilat Bilateral AVM Arteriovenous Malformation bili Bilirubin AVR Aortic Valve Replacement Bipap Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Ax Axillary BK Below Knee BKA Below the Knee Amputation B BL Bilateral bl. Blood B Bilateral (with a circle) BLE Both Lower Extremities BAL Blood alcohol level BLS Basic Life Support baso Basophil BM Bowel Movement BBB Bundle Branch Block BM Body mechanics BBS Bilateral Breath Sounds BMP Basic metabolic panel/profile BC Birth Control BMR Basal Metabolic Rate BCP Birth Control Pills BOS Base of Support B.C. x 1 or 2 Blood Culture 1 or 2 sets BOW Bag of Waters BD Birth Date BP Blood Pressure BE Barium Enema BPD Biparietal Diameter B/E Below Elbow BPH Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy BEE Basal Energy Expenditure BPM Beats Per Minute BF Boyfriend BPRS Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale BF Breast Feed BR Bedrest BH Behavioral Health BR Brachioradialis BHS Behavioral Health Services Brady Bradycardia BHU Behavioral Health Unit BRBPR Bright Red Blood Per Rectum BID Twice daily bro Brother bi Bilateral Bronch Bronchoscopy BIH Bilateral Inguinal Hernia BRP Bathroom Privileges
BS Breath Sounds C-7 Seventh cervical vertebrae BS Bowel Sounds CA Cancer BSA Body Surface Area CABG Coronary Artery Bypass Graft BSC Bedside Commode CAC Certified Addictions Counselor BSE Breast Self Exam CAD Coronary Artery Disease BSO Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy CAI Computer assisted instruction BST Breast Stimulation Test cal Calorie BSU Base Service Unit CAO Conscious, Alert & Oriented BTBV Beat-To-Beat Variability caps Capsule BTLS Basic Trauma Life Support CAT Computerized axial tomography BTP Bladder Training Program (scan) BUE Both Upper Extremities cath Catheter or catheterize BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen C/B Complicated by BVMGT Bender Visual Motor Gestalt Test CBC Complete Blood Count BW Birth Weight CBD Common Bile Duct Bx Biopsy c/c Called to cancel cc Cubic centimeter C CC Care Coordinator CC Chief complaint _ CCC/A Audiologist c With (with a line over the c) CCS Certified Coding Specialist C Celsius CC/SLP Speech and Language C-1 First cervical vertebrae pathologist C-2 Second cervical vertebrae CCU Coronary Care Unit C-3 Third cervical vertebrae C&DB Cough & Deep Breathe C-4 Fourth cervical vertebrae C-Diff Clostridium Difficile C-5 Fifth cervical vertebrae CEA Carcinoembryonic antigen C-6 Sixth cervical vertebrae CE&R Central Episiotomy & Repair
CEN Certified Emergency Nurse CMP Comprehensive metabolic panel CF Cystic Fibrosis CMR Cafeteria Meeting Room CG Contact guard CMSC Certified Medical Staff Coordinator ch Child CMV Cytomegalovirus CHB Complete heart block CMV controlled mechanical ventilator CHD Coronary heart disease CNA Certified Nurse Aide chemo Chemotherapy CNM Certified Nurse Midwife CHF Congestive heart failure CNOR Certified Nurse, Operating Room CHIP Chambersburg Hospital CNS Central Nervous System Improvement Process c/o Complains of CHMC Chambersburg Hospital CO Cardiac Output Maternity Clinic COA Certified Ophthalmic Assistant CHO Carbohydrate CO2 Carbon Dioxide Chol Cholesterol COG Center of gravity chr Chronic colon Colonoscopy CI Cardiac Index comm Communication CID Cervical immobilization device comp. Compound circ Circulation comp Comprehension circ Circumcision cont Continued circum Circumcision coord Coordination cl Client COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary CLL Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Disease cl. liq. Clear Liquids CP Cerebral Palsy cm Centimeter cp Chest Pain CM Case Management/Manager CPAP Continuous Positive Airway Pressure CM Clothing management CPCS Certified Provider Credentialing cmc Carpometacarpal joint Specialist CML Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia CPD Cephalopelvic Disproportion
CPK Creatinine Phosphokinase CTA Clear To Auscultation CPM Continuous Passive Mobilizer CTA Computerized Tomography CPM Care Plan Meeting Angiography CPMSM Certified Professional in CTR Carpal Tunnel Release Medical Staff Management CTR Certified Tumor Registrar CPR Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CTS Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CQI Continuous Quality Improvement ctx Contractions CR Creatinine CV Cardiovascular CREF Closed Reduction-External Fixation CVA Cerebral Vascular Accident CRIF Closed Reduction-Internal Fixation CVC Central venous catheter CRNA Certified Registered Nurse CVEA Cumberland Valley Emergency Anesthetist Associates CRNP Certified Registered Nurse CVMHC Cumberland Valley Mental Practitioner Health Center CRRN Certified Rehabilitation Registered CVP Central venous pressure Nurse CVS Chronic Villus Sampling CRT Certified Respiratory Therapist CVX Cervix CRTT Certified Respiratory Therapy Cx Cervix Technician CXR Chest X-Ray C&S Culture & Sensitivity CYS Children and Youth Services C/S Caesarian Section Cx Cervix C/S C-Section cysto Cystoscopy c/s Cranial sacral Cysto Cystourethroscopy CS Close Supervision D CSF Cerebrospinal Fluid CST Contraction Stress Test D Dependent (with a circle around it) CT Computerized tomography D5W 5% dextrose in water ct Connective tissue D10W 10% dextrose in water
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