LEEP: Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure FESS: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft

D and C: Dilatation and Currettage ORIF: Open Reduction Internal Fixation T and A: get your mind out of the gutter!! This stands for Tonsils and Adenoids TAH: Total Abdominal Hysterectomy TVH: Total Vaginal Hysterectomy LAVH: Lapascopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy BKA: Below the Knee Amputation AKA: Above the Knee Amputation TAHBSO: Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral SalphyngoOopherectomy

a before (L. ante) A artery or assessment or assistance A2 second aortic sound A2<P2 aortic second sound less than pulmonic second sound A2>P2 aortic second sound greater than pulmonic second sound AA anaplastic astrocytoma A.A. Alcoholics Anonymous A.A.D. American Academy of Dermatology AAL anterior axillary line AAMC Association of American Medical Colleges AANS American Association of Neurological Surgeons AAOS American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons AAROM active assisted range of motion Ab abortion AB antibody Abd abdomen ABE acute bacterial endocarditis ABG arterial blood gas Abn abnormal ABN advanced beneficiary notice (Medicare) ABO blood grouping ABW adjusted body weight Abx antibiotics Ac before meals AC antecubital ACA anterior cerebral artery acc.accompanied ACD artificial cervical disc or anterior cervical discectomy ACDF anterior cervical discectomy and fusion ACE angiotensin-converting enzyme ACF anterior cervical fusion ACh acetylcholine (neurotransmitter)

AChA anteriorchoroidal artery acidp'tase acid phosphatase ACL anterior cruciate ligament ACLS advanced cardiac life support ACLR anterior cruciate ligament repair ACoA anterior communicating artery ACTH adreno-corticotropic hormone AD Administrative Director A.D.right ear ADA the Americans with Disabilities Act A.D.A. American Diabetic Association A.D.C Aid to Dependant Children ADH anti-diabetic hormone ad lib as desired ADL's activities of daily living adm.admission admin.administrator ADR artificial disc replacement AE anti-embolism (ie. TED stockings) AE adverse effect AE adverse event AED anti-epileptic drug A/E R=L air entry, right equals left A.F.atrial flutter AFB acid-fast bacillus A.F.D.C. Aid to Families with Dependent Children A-fib atrial fibrillation AFO ankle-foot orthosis AFP alpha-1-fetoprotein a/g albumin/globulin ratio AGA appropriate for gestational age or average for gestational age AGF autologous growth factor AGL acute granulocytic leukemia AGN acute glomerulonephritis AgNO3 silver nitrate AGS adrenogenital syndrome AH abdominal hysterectomy A.H.A. American Hospital Association AHCPR Agency for Health Care Policy and Research AHRQ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AI aortic insufficiency AIDS acquired immunodeficiency syndrome AIF anterior interbody fusion AIS adolescent idiopathic scoliosis AJ ankle jerk AK above knee AKA above knee amputation aka also known as ALA delta q amino levulinic acid alb albumin

alk P alkaline phosphatase alkp'tase alkaline phosphatase ALIF anterior lumbar interbody fusion ALJ administrative law judge a-line arterial catheter ALS amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ALT alanine aminotransferase (SGPT) AM morning ama advanced maternal age A.M.A. American Medical Association amb. ambulate/ambulation AMD arthroscopic microdiscectomy AME agreed medical examination or examiner AMI acute myocardial infarction amb ambulation amp ampule amt.amount AMU accessory muscle use ANA arthroscopy and arthrotomy anes. anesthesia angio angiogram ANS autonomic nervous system ant. anterior ante before anti-DNA antibody to native double-strand DNA anti-ENA antibody to extractable nuclear antigen anti-HAV antibody to hepatitus A virus anti-HBaAg antibody to hepatitis A virus anti-HBcAg antibody to hepatitis B "c" antigen anti-HBeAg antibody to hepatitis B "e" antigen anti-HBsAg antibody to hepatitis B "s" antigen Ant. Sag. D. anterior sagittal diameter (pelvic measurement) AO amp.aortic amplitude AOB alcohol on breath AOE arising out of employment (medical finding) AODM adult onset diabetes mellitus AOE/COE arising out of or occurring in the course of employment aorta(ed) aorta, end diastole A-P anterior-posterior A&P anterior and posterior APACHE A scoring system: "Acute Physiology, Age, Chronic Health Evaluation) APAG anti-pseudomonas aminoglycoside AP and lat anterior/posterior and lateral APC aspirin, phenacetin and caffeine A-PD anteroposterior diameter APLD automated percutaneous lumbar discectomy approx.approximately appt.appointment

appy. appendectomy APS American Pain Society AR Argyll Robertson (pupil) A.R.aortic regurgitation ARA-A Vidarabine ARA-C Cytarabine ARC AIDS related complex ARDS adult respiratory distress syndrome ARF acute renal failure AROM artificial rupture of membranes or active range of motion arth. arthroscopy AS left ear or ankylosing spondylitis or aortic stenosis ASA aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or anterior spinal artery A.S.A. American Society of Anesthesiologists ASAP as soon as possible ASC ambulatory surgery center ASCVD atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or arteriosclerotic cerebrovascular disease ASD atrial septal defect ASHD arteriosclerotic heart disease ASIPP American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Asst.assistant Astra automated chemistry panel (name of testing equipment) ASO antistreptolysin-O AST aspartate animo-transferase (SGOT) ATN acute tubular necrosis ATP adenosine tri-phosphate A.U.both ears (Latin, auriouterque) aug.augumentation aus.auscultation AV arterio-venous or atrioventricular AVF electrocardiographic lead AVL electrocardiographic lead AVM artero-venous malformation AV open aortic valve opening AVR aortic valve replacement AVSS afebrile, vital signs stable A&W alive and well AWOL absent without leave Ax axillary AZT Retrovir B bilateral or bathing Ba barium BA blood alcohol or basilar artery BA Business Associate under HIPAA BAER brainstem auditory evoked responses BAL bronchioalveolar lavage bands band forms in blood count baso basophilic cells in blood count

BB both bones BBB blood brain barrier or bundle branch block BBS bilateral breath sounds BC bone conduction or blood culture BCC basal cell carcinoma BCP birth control pill B cells B-lymphocytes BCIR Barnett continent ileostomy reservoir BE barium enema BG blood gas BG basal ganglia b.i.d.twice per day bil. bilateral bilat bilateral bili bilirubin bispbispinous or intraspinous diameter BJP Bence Jones proteins BK below knee BKA below knee amputation BL baseline B/L borderline BLE bilateral lower extremities bleph. blepharoplasty BLS basic life support BM bowel movement BMP bone morphogenic protein bmr basal metabolic rate BMT bilateral myringotomy with tubes BO bowel obstruction BOM bilateral otitis media BOS base of support B.P.blood pressure BPH benign prostatic hypertrophy bpm beats per minute BR bed rest or bathroom bradybradycardia BRP bathroom privledges Brst breast BS blood sugar BSA body surface area BSAER brainstem auditory evoked responses BSO bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy BSS balanced saline solution BT bed time BTB back to bed BTL bilateral tubal ligation BTO bilateral tubal occlusion BUE bilateral upper extremities B.U.N.blood urea nitrogen BW birth weight Bx biopsy

c with (L. con) C centigrade C1, C2, first, second cervical vertebra, etc. C-arm fluoroscope CA cancer or carcinoma or carotid angioplasty Ca++ calcium CABG coronary artery bypass graft surgery CAC Carrier Advisory Committee CAD coronary artery disease cal. calories CAM complementary and alternative medicine cap capsule CAPD continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation facilities CAT scan computer assisted tomography scan cardio cardiology cath catheter or coronary angiogram CBC complete blood count CBF cerebral blood flow CBZ carbamazepine cc carbon copy cc.cubic centimeter CC chief complaint c/c chief complaint CCI Correct Coding Initiative (Medicare) CCM cryptic cerebrovascular malformation CCMS clean catch mid-stream urine CCN cervical cord neuropraxia CCU coronary care unit or critical care unit C/D clean and dry C/D/I clean, dry and intact CDD cervical disc disease CDE common bile duct exploration CDH chronic daily headache or cervical disc herniation CDI Cotrell-Dubousset instrumentation CE covered entities CEA corio-embrionic antigen or carotid endarterectomy CES caudaequina syndrome CESI cervical epidural steroid injection CEU continuing education units cf conference CF complement fixation test CG contact guard cGycenti-Gray (1 cGy = 1 rad) ch chair CH6 chemistry panel with 6 tests CH20 chemistry panel with 20 tests Champus Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services (insurance progam) CHB complete heart block

CHD coronary heart disease CHF congestive heart failure chol cholesterol chole cholecystectomy CHOP Children's Hospital of Philadelphia C.I.cardiac index CIOMS Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences circ.circulation CJD Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease cl. centiliter Cl chloride CLBP chronic low back pain cl. cir closed circuit CLIA Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act cm.centimeter C.M.A. California Medical Association C.M.E. Continuing Medical Education CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (formerly HCFA) CMV cytomegalovirus CN(I-XII) cranial nerves CNS central nervous system C.O.cardiac output CO carbon monoxide c/o complaints of CO2 carbon dioxide coag coagulation COE course of employment cond.condition conj.conjunctival CONSORT Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials cont.continuous cont'd continued COPD chronic obstructive pulmonary disease cor heart COX-2 cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors CP chest pain or cerebral palsy CPA cerebello-pontine angle CPAP continuous positive airway pressure (respirator) CPD cephalo-pelvic disproportion CPE chronic pulmonary emphysema CPK creatinine phosphokinase (enzyme) CPM central pontinemyelinolysis CPP cerebral perfusion pressure or coronary perfusion pressure CPPB continuous positive pressure breathing CPR cardio-pulmonary resuscitation cps cycles per second CPT Current Procedural Terminology (billing codes)

CPT chest physical therapy CPZ Compazine or Chlorpromazine CR closed reduction C.R.complete response crani. craniotomy CRF chronic renal failure crit hematocrit cr. N cranial nerve(s) C.R.N.A. Certified Registered Nurse Anaesthetist CRP complement reactive protein CRPS Complex Regional Pain Syndrome CRTT Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician CRVO central retinal vein occlusion CS cerebro-spinal or cesarian section C&S culture and sensitivity C-sect Cesarean section CSF cerebro-spinal fluid CSM cervical spondylolytic myelopathy C-spine cervical spine CSR central serous retinopathy or C-section rate CSRS Cervical Spine Research Society CSW cerebral salt wasting CT computer assisted tomographic scan ct count CTR carpal tunnel release CTS carpal tunnel syndrome CTX cervical traction CV cardiovascular or cerebrovascular CVA cerebrovascular accident cvacosto-vertebral angle CVD cerebrovascular disease CVP central venous pressure C.V.R.cardiovascular respiratory CVS cerebral vasospasm or cardio-vascular system CXR chest X-ray CYA cover your "anatomy" cysto cystoscopy D5LR dextrose with Ringer's lactate D5W 5% dextrose in water DAI diffuse axonal injury DABP diastolic arterial line blood pressure DB date of birth db decibel DBM demineralized bone matrix DC diagonal conjugate DC dorsal columns D/C discontinue D/C discharge D&C dilitation and curettage DCS dorsal column stimulator DCR dacryocystorhinostomy

DDD dual chamber synchronous pacing mode DDI dressing dry and intact D.D.S.doctor of dental surgery DDx differential diabnosis D&E dilatation and evacuation decafdecafinated decel deceleration del delivery or delete Dem. Demerol Derm.dermatology DES diethylstilbestrol DFA diet for age DHHS Department of Health and Human Services DI diabetes insipidis D/I dry and intact DIC disseminated intravascular coagulation diff differential blood count dig. digital DIND delayed ischemic neurologic deficit DIP distal interphalangeal joint disch. discharge DJD degenerative joint disease DKA diabetic ketoacidosis DKC double knee to chest dl. deciliter DM diabetes mellitis DMZ dexamethasone DNA deoxyribonucleic acid DNR do not resuscitate D.O. Doctor of Osteopathy DOA dead on arrival DOB date of birth DOC drug of choice DOE dyspnea on exertion DOI date of injury DOS date of service DPL diagnostic peritoneal lavage D.P.M. Doctor of Podiatric Medicine DPT diphtheria pertussis and tetanus vaccine DPT Demerol-Phenergan-Thorazine Dr. doctor DR doasal root DREZ dorsal root entry zone drng. drainage drsg. dressing DSA digital subtraction angiography DS degenerative spondylolisthesis DSD dry sterile dressing DSSEP dermatomalsomato-sensory evoked potentials DT diphtheria tetanus DTR deep tendon reflex

DT's delirium tremens DUB dysfunctional uterine bleeding DVVC direct visualization of the vocal cords DVT deep vein thrombosis DW distilled water D/W dextrose in water DWC Division of Workers' Compensation DWI driving while intoxicated Dx diagnosis ea. each EAC external auditory canal or Ethics Advisory Committee EAM external auditory meatus earlydecel early deceleration EBL estimated blood loss EBM evidenced based medicine EBRT external beam radiation therapy EBV estimated blood volume EchoEKG echocardiogram with ultrasound ECA external carotid artery ECCE extracapsular cataract extraction ECF extracellular fluid ECG electrocardiogram ECHO enteric cytopathologenic human orphan (virus) echo ultrasound test ECMO extracorporeal membrane oxygenator E-coli Escherichia coli ECTR endoscopic carpal tunnel release E.D.emergency department EDC estimated date of confinement EDD estimated date of delivery EDH epidural hematoma EDP end diastolic pressure EDSelectrodiagnostic studies EEG electro-encephalogram EENT eyes, ears, nose and throat EF slope EF measuring point EFHL endoscopic forehead lift EFM electronic fetal monitoring e.g.for example EGD esophagogastro-duodenoscopy EHL extensor hallicuslongus muscle EKG electrocardiogram ELISA enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (lab test) elix. elixir EM electron microscopy EMA epithelial membrane antigen EMG electromyogram EMT emergency medical technician EMTALA the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act

endo. endoscopy ENG electronystagmography ENT ear, nose and throat EO eosinophil EOB edge of bed EOM extraocular movements or extraocular muscles EOO external oculomotorophthalmoplegia EOR end of range eoseosinophiles EP evoked potentials epi. epinephrine EPS electro-physiologic studies EPSS E-point septal separation eq.equivalent E.R.emergency room ERCP endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatogram ERSD end stage renal disease ES electrical stimulation E.S.extra strength esoph. esophagus ESR erythrocyte sedimentation rate ESRD end-stage renal disease ESWL extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy ET endotracheal tube or essential tremor E.T.enterostomal therapist ETA estimated time of arrival EtOH alcohol ETT endotracheal tube EUA exam under anesthesia eval. evaluation EVD external ventricular drain ex. example Ex exercise exc.excision exam examination exp. expire expir expiration expl exploratory ext.extension or external ext rot external rotation F female or Fahrenheit FA functional activities F.A.A. Federal Aviation Agency F.A.C.C.P. Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians F.A.C.O.G. Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology F.A.C.P. Fellow of the American College of Physicians F.A.C.S. Fellow of the College Academy of Surgeons FB foreign body f barb phenobarbitol

FBM felbamate FBR foreign body removal FBS fasting blood sugar FBSS failed back surgery syndrome FCE functional capacity evaluation FCW front cast walker F.D.A. Food and Drug Administration FDP fibrin degradation (split) products Fe iron FEF forced expiratory flow FET forced expiratory time FEV forced expiratory volume FF fundus firm FFP fresh frozen plazma FG fibrinogen Fh Fahrenheit F.H.family history FHR fetal heart rate FHT fetal heart tones fib. fibrillation FIO2 fractional inspired oxygen FIM Functional Independence Measure fl. fluids fl. oz. fluid ounces FLACC face, legs, activity, cry, and consolability pain scale FLDH far lateral disc herniation Fluoro fluoroscopy FM face mask FOB foot of bed FOV field of view F.P.family practitioner Fr. French frzn. frozen FS frozen section FSH follicle stimulating hormone FSP fibrin split products FTA fluorescent treponemal antibody FTA-Ab fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption test FTG full thickness graft FTI free thyroxine index FU Fluorouracil F/U follow-up FUO fever of unknown origin FVC forced vital capacity F-wave electromyographic test FWB full weight bearing Fx fracture Fz frozen G gravida (pregnant) G#P# number of pregnancies and deliveries G6PD glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase

G.A.general anesthesia GABA gamma-aminobutyric acid GAF global assessment of function GB gall bladder GBM glioblastomamultiforme GBP gabapentin GC gonorrhea GCS Glasgow coma scale G.E.gastroenterology gen. general GERD gastroesophageal reflux disease G.E.T.A.general endotracheal anesthesia GFAP gliofibrillary acid protein GFR glomerular filtration rate GG gamma-globulin GGT gamma-glutamyltranspeptidase GH glenohumeral G/H grooming and hygene G.I.gastrointestinal or gastroenterology Gif gastroscope GIFT Gamete Intra Fallopian Transfer GK gamma knife gluc. glucose gm. gram gm% grams per hundred milliliters of serum or blood GMH germinal matrix hemorrhage G.P.general practitioner GPT glutamic pyruvic transaminase gr. grain Gr grunting Gr1, Gr2, etc.grade1, 2, etc. grav pregnancies GSW gunshot wound GT gait GTC generalized tonic-clonic (seizure) GTP glutamyltranspeptidase GTR gross total resection GTT glucose tolerance test gtt drop gtts drops GT TR gait training G.U.genitourinary Gyn Gynecology H Haemophilus H hour H2O water H2O2 hydrogen peroxide HA hydroxyapatite H/A headache HAA hepatitis associated antigen HAV hepatitis A virus

HBB hand behind back HBcAg hepatitis B core antigen HBeAg hepatitis B "e" antigen HBH hand behind head HBIG hepatitis B immune globulin HBO hyperbaric oxygen HBsAg hepatitis B surface antiqen HBV hepatitis B virus Hct hematocrit HCD herniated cervical disc HCFA Health Care Finance Agency (now CMS) hCG human chorionic gonadotropin (also beta-hCG) HCl hydrochloric acid HCO3 bicarbonate HCP hydrocephalus hct. hematocrit HCT hydrocortisone HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide HCVD hypertensive cardiovascular disease HD herniated disc HEENT head Hem hemoglobin hep. lock heparin lock H.E.W. Health Education and Welfare Hg hemoglobin HGB hemoglobin hGH human growth hormone H&H hemoglobin and hematocrit HHA home health aid HHC home health care HHN hand heald nebulizer HHS Health & Human Services HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIV human immunodeficiency virus HIZ high intensity zone HJ hepatojugular (reflux) HLA human lymphocyte antigen HLD herniated lumbar disc H.M.O. health maintenance organization herniated nucleus pulposa HO heterotopic ossification H.O.house officer (resident physician) HOB head of bed H&P history and physical hpf high power field (microscope) /hpf per high power field HPI history of present illness HPL human placental lactogen HR heart rate HRPPP human research participant protection program HRSPA Human Research Subjects Protections Act

h.s.hour of sleep HSE herpes simplex encephalitis HSG hysterosalpingogram HSV herpes simplex virus Ht height HTLV-III human T-lymphocyto-trophic virus (AIDS) htn hypertension HUB Hubbard tank HUP Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania HVD hypertensive vascular disorder H-wave electromyographic test Hx history hypo injection Hz Hertz (cycles per second) I125 radioactive iodine I131 radioactive iodine I&A irrigation and aspiration IAC internal auditory canal IAR instantaneous axis of rotation IASD intra-atrial septal defect IASDH infantile acute subdural hematoma IBC iron binding capacity IBW ideal body weight ICA internal carotid artery ICBG iliac crest bone graft ICCE intracapsular cataract extraction ICD-9-CM International Classification of Diseases - 9th Edition Clinical Modification (list of coded diagnoses) ICH intracerebral hemorrhage ICMJE International Committee of Medical Journal Editors ICP intracranial pressure or intermittent catheterization program ICS intercostal space ICT intermittent cervical traction I.C.U.intensive care unit ID identification IDD internal disruption of the disc I&D incise and drain IDDM insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus IDE investigational device exception IDET intradiscal electrotherapy i.e.that is IEP Integrated Ethics Program IgA gamma A immunoglobulin IgD gamma D immunoglobulin IgE gamma E immunoglobulin IGF insulin-like growth factor IgG gamma G immunoglobulin IgG/IgM antibody discrimination as to immunoglobulin IgM gamma M immunoglobulin

IGS image guided surgery I.I.image intensifier (fluoroscope) IIH idiopathic intracranial hypertension IIHWOP ideopathic intracranial hypertension without papilledema IJP internal jugular pressure ILBBB incomplete left bundle branch block IM intramuscular imb. imbalance IME independent medical examination or examiner immob. immobilizer imp. impression iMRI intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging IMRT Intensity modulated radiation therapy IMV intermittent mandatory ventilation inc.increase incont. incontinent IND investigational new drug application ing. inguinal INH isonicotinic acid hydrazide (tuberculosis medication) ini initial inj.injection INO intranuclearophthalmoplegia INR international normalized ratio (for PT time testing) int.internal I&O input and output IOL intraocular lens IOM Institute of Medicine IOP intraocular pressure IP intraphalangeal IPPB intermittent positive pressure breathing IPPC Initiative for Pediatric Palliative Care IPT intermittent pelvic traction I.Q.intelligence quotient IR internal rotation IR inferior rectus or infrared IRBBB intermittent right bundle branch block IRDS idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome irreg.irregular IS incentive spirometer ISG immune serum globulin ISIS International Spinal Injection Society ISS insulin sliding scale IT intrathecal or inhalation therapy or intertuberous (pelvic) measurement ITC's isolated tumor cells ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ITT insulin tolerance test IUD intrauterine device (contraceptive) IUGR intrauterine growth retardation

IUP intrauterine pregnancy IUPC intrauterine pressure catheter IV intravenous IVA intravenous anesthesia IVC intraventricular catheter IVD intravertebral disc IVDA intravenous drug addict IVF in vitro fertilization or intravenous fluids IVP intravenous pyelogram or intravenous "push" IVPB intravenous "piggyback" IVSD intraventricularseptal defect IVS(ed) intraventricular septum (end diastole) IVS(es) intraventricular septum (end systole) IVS/LVP intraventricular septum divided by left ventricular posterior wall at end diastole IV SP intravenous "slow" push (drug delivery) JA job analysis J.A.M.A. Journal of the American Medical Association J.C.A.H.O. Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations JPA juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma Jt joint JVP jugular venous pressure K Kelvin or thousands K+ potassium KAFO knee-ankle-foot orthosis Kcal.kilocalories (food calories) KCl potassium chloride KJ knee jerk kg. kilogram KLS kidneys, liver, spleen KPS Karnofsky performance scale KSA knowledge, skills and abilities KUB kidneys, ureters, bladder (a type of X-Ray) KVO keep vein open (IV infusion rate) l liter L left L1, L2, Lumbar vertebra, first, second, etc. LA left atrium LA(ed) left atrium (end diastole) L&A light and accommodation lab. laboratory lac. laceration LAD left anterior descending coronary artery LAH left atrial hypertrophy (of heart) LALT left anterior lateral thigh LAP leukocyte alkaline phosphatase lap. laparotomy LAQ ong arc quads LASER light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation

lat.lateral latedecel late decelerations latslatissimusdorsi muscles lb. pound LB loose body LBBB left bundle branch block LBP low back pain LC Labor Code LCA left coronary artery LD light difference LDD lumbar disc disease LDH lactic dehydrogenase LDRP labor delivery recovery postpartum LE lupus erythematosus or lower extremity LEEP loop electrosurgical excision procedure LESI lumbar epidural steroid injection LEV levetiracetam LF low forceps delivery LFT's liver function tests lg.large LGA large for gestational age LH leuteinizing hormone Li lithium lig. ligament lipo. liposuction liq.liquid Lith.lithotomy LIV lowest instrumented vertebra LKS liver, kidney, spleen LL lower lid LLE left lower extremity (leg) LLL left lower lobe (lung) LLQ left lower quadrant L/min liters per minute LMA laryngeal mask airway LMD local medical doctor or low molecular weight dextran LML left middle lobe LMP last menstrual period LNMP last normal menstrual period LOA left occipitoanterior LOB loss of balance loc.location LOC level of consciousness or loss of consciousness LOE left otitis externa LOL little old lady (derogatory) LOM limitation of motion or loss of motion LOS length of stay LOSP late operative site pain LP lumbar puncture (spinal tap) LPA left pulmonary artery

LPF low power field /lpf per low power field lpm liters per minute LR lateral rectus L.R.lactated Ringer's solution L&R left and right LRS lactated Ringer's solution (IV fluid) LS lumbosacral LSB left sternal border or local stand-by L/S-PG lacithin/sphingo-myelinphosphotidal glycerol ratio LSD lysergic acid diethylamide LSV left subclavian vein Lt.left LTA laryngotrachealanaesthesia LTG lamotrigine LTV long term variability LUE left upper extremity (arm) LUL left upper lobe (lung) LUOQ left upper outer quadrant LUNA laser uterosacral nerve ablation LUQ left upper quadrant (abdomen) LV left ventricle (heart) LVE left ventricular enlargement LVEDP left ventricular end diastolic pressure LVF left ventricular failure LVH left ventricular hypertrophy LVID left ventricular dimension LVIDed left ventricular dimension, end diastole L.V.N.Liscensed Vocational Nurse LVP left ventricular pressure LVPW(ed) left ventricular posterior wall (end diastole) LVPW(es) left ventricular posterior wall (end systole) LW lacerating wound L&W living and well lymph lymphocyte lytes electrolytes m meter M minute or murmur MAC monitored anesthesia care MAE moves all extremities MAP mean arterial pressure MAR medicine administration record M.A.S.H. Mobile Army Surgical Hospital MAST military anti-shock trousers or minimal access spinal technologies or minimal access surgical treatment max. maximum MBA blood fraction MBD minimal brain dysfunction MC metacarpal

mcmillicurie MCA middle cerebral artery or motor cycle accident mcg. microgram MCH mean corpuscular hemoglobin (blood) MCHC mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (blood) MCL mid-clavicular line MCP metacarpophalangeal or mean carotid pressure or mean corpuscular profile MCV mean corpuscular volume (blood) M.D. Medical Doctor MDA methylenedioxy-amphetamine M.D.A. Medical Doctor of Anesthesia MDI metered dose inhalent MEA mercaptoethylamine mech.mechanisms med. medication MEG mercapto-ethyl guanidine Mega millions MEP meperidine (Demerol) mEqmilliequivalent mets metastases MFB metallic foreign body MFP mono-fluoro-phosphate MFW multiple fragment wounds mg. milligrams Mg magnesium MgSO4 magnesium sulfate MH medical history M.H.marital history MHE mental health evaluation MI myocardial infarction MIC minimum inhibitory concentration micro. microscopic MID multi-infarct dimentia MIF maximum inspiratory force milliampmilliampere (electrical current) min. minute or minimum mini- miniature MIS minimally invasive surgery ML midline ml. milliliter MLF medial longitudinal fasiculus m.milli-micron mm. millimeter MM Marshall-Marchetti (bladder surgery) or meningomyelocele mmHg millimeters of mercury (pressure) MMI maximal medical improvement MMPI Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory MMT manual muscle test

MMTP methadone maintenance treatment program mn. midnight mo. month mod. moderate mod. I modified independence mod. var. moderate variability MOE modulus of elasticity MOM milk of magnesia Monos monocytes mos. months MP mercaptopurine MPJ metacarpophalangeal joint MPR multi-planar reconstruction MR mentally retarded or magnetic resonance MRA magnetic resonance angiogram MRI magnetic resonance image MRSA methacillin resistant Staphlococcusaureus (bacteria) MRSI magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging MS morphine sulphate M.S.multiple sclerosis MSG mono-sodium glutamate MSI magnetic spectroscopy imaging MSO4 morphine sulphate MT metatarsal MTP metatarsophalangeal joint MTX methotrexate (cancer chemotherapy drug) mUmilliunits Multip pregnant woman who has born children mv. millivolt MVA motor vehicle accident MVC motor vehicle crash MVD microvascular decompression MV ex. mitral valve excursion MVR mitral valve replacement MV sl. mitral valve slope MW molecular weight N normal or nausea NA not applicable N/A not applicable Na+ sodium NaCl sodium chloride (salt) NAD no acute distress NAS nothing abnormal seen or no added salt N.A.S.A. National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASPER National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting Act NASS North American Spine Society NAW Nasal Antral Window NB newborn N.B.very important

NBQC narrow-based quad cane NC non-contributory N/C no complaints NCNMG Northern California Neurosurgery Medical Group, Inc. NCV nerve conduction studies NDI Neck Disability Index NEC not elsewhere categorized (ICD-9 term) or necrotizing enterocolitis neg.negative neuro neurologic or neurology or neurosurgery N.F. National Formulary (of medications) NG nasogastric N/G nasogastric ng. nanogram (unit of weight) NH3 ammonia N.H.L.non-Hodgkin s lymphoma NIDDM non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus N.I.H. National Institutes of Health nil none NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health nitro nitroglycerin (heart medication) NKA no known allergies NKDA no known drug allergies nl normal NM neuromuscular NMDA N-methyl D-aspartate (a receptor for pain) NMR nuclear magnetic resonance (same as MRI) NND new and non-official drugs no. number noc night non-WB non-weightbearing NOPE Notice of Potential Eligibility for Benefits NOS not otherwise specified (ICD-9 term) NP neuropsychiatric or nasopharyngeal NPA nasopharyngeal airway NPC non-productive cough NPH neutral protamine Hagedorn (insulin) or normal pressure hydrocephalus NPN nonprotein nitrogen NPO nothing by mouth NPO/HS nothing by mouth at bedtime NR non-reactive NRB non-rebreathing NRC Nuclear Regulatory Commission nrsg nursing NS non-specific or normal saline or neurosurgeon N/S normal saline NSAID's non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications

NSF normal saline flush N.S.F. National Science Foundation NSG nursing NSL normal saline lock NSR normal sinus rhythm NSS normal saline solution NST non-stress test (OB/Gyn) NSVD normal spontaneous vaginal delivery NT nasotracheal NTD neural tube defects NTG nitroglycerin NTT nasotracheal tube N/V nausea and vomitting N&V nausea and vomitting NWB non-weight bearing O objectives "O" with a bar, without O2 oxygen O2 cap oxygen capacity O2 sat oxygen saturation OA osteoarthritis OB obstetrics OB/Gyn obstetrics and gynecology obst. obstruction OC obstetrical conjugate occ.occasional OCg oral cholecystogram OCR Office of Civil Rights (enforces HIPAA provisions) OCT oxytocin challenge test O.D.right eye OFC orbital-frontal (head) circumference OHRP Office of Human Research Protection oint. ointment O.J.orange juice OMFS Official Medical Fee Schedule OMP occulomotor palsy ONSF optic nerve sheath fenestration OOB out of bed OP oropharyngeal O.P.outpatient or opening pressure (on spinal tap) O&P ova and parasites OPD outpatient department OPG ocular pneumoplethysmography ophth. ophthalmology OPLL ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament ortho. orthopedics OR operating room ORA oropharyngeal airway ORIF open reduction and internal fixation O.S.left eye OSHA OccupationalSafty and Health Administration, The

Oto otolaryngology O.T.occupational therapy O.U.both eyes OW 23 hour hold OXC oxcarbazepine oxim. oximeter oz. ounces P pulse or plan p after (Latin post) P2 second pulmonic heart sound PA pulmonary artery P-A posterior-anterior P&A percussion and auscultation PABA para-aminobenzoic acid PAC post-anesthesia care PACU post-anesthesia care unit PAD pulmonary artery diastolic pressure PAEK polyaryletherketones PAF paroxysmal atrial fibrillation PAM pulmonary artery mean pressure PAP pulmonary artery pressure PAR post-anaesthesia recovery para number of pregnancies or paraplegic PAS para-aminosalicylic acid or periodic acid shift or pulmonary artery systolic P.A.T.paroxysmal atrial tachycardia path. pathology PAW pulmonary artery wedge PB phenobarbital PBI protein bound iodine PBM pharmacy benefit managers p.c.after meals PC packed cells PCA patient controlled anesthesia PCE physical capacity evaluation PCN penicillin PCO2 partial pressure of carbon dioxide p-comm posterior communication artery PCP phencyclidine PCV packed cell volume (hematocrit) or packed cell volume (hematocrit) PCWP pulmonary capillary wedge pressure PD pulmonary disease or permanent disability PDA patent ductusarteriosus or pocket digital assistant PDD percutaneous decompression of the disc PDGF platelet derived growth factor PD&P postural drainage and percussion P.D.R.Physicians Desk Reference (medication handbook) PE pulmonary embolus P.E.physical exam pecspectoralis muscles

Pedes pediatrics PEEK polyetheretherketone PEEP positive end expiratory pressure (ventilator) PEG percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube Pent pentothal per by PERL pupils equal, reactive to light PERLA pupils equal, reactive to light and accommodation PERRLA pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation PFT's pulmonary function tests P.F.preservative free p-fossa posterior fossa PG pregnant PGA polyglycolic acid pH acidity PH past history PHI Protected (Personal) Health Information under HIPPA PHS Public Health Service PHx past medical history PhRMA Pharmaceutical Research and Marketing Association PHT phenytoin (Dilantin) PI pulmonary incompetence or peripheral iridectomy P.I.present illness PICA posterior inferior cerebellar artery PID pelvic inflammatory disease PIP proximal interphalangeal joint P.I.P.peak inspiratory pressure PKU phenylketonuria PLA polylactic acid PLB pursed-lip breathing PLD percutaneous lumbar discectomy PLDLA poly L-lactic/D-L-lactic acid (Hydrosorb) PLED's periodic lateralizing epileptiform discharges PLF prior level of function PLIF posterior lumbar interbody fusion PLLA poly L-lactic acid PLOF prior level of function Plt platelet PM night PMB polymorphonuclear basophil PMD private medical doctor PME polymorphonuclear eosinophil PMH past medical history PMI point of maximal impulse (heart exam) PML progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy PMMA polymethylmethacrylate PMN polymorphonuclear neutrophil PMP past menstrual period

PMR Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PMV pontomesencephalic vein PN peripheral neuropathy PND paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea PNET primitive neuroectodermal tumor Pneumopneumo-encephalogram or pneumothorax PO by mouth (Latin per orum) PO2 partial pressure of oxygen POD#1, 2, etc.first, second post-operative day, etc. POE prone on elbows poikpoikilocyte polio poliomyelitis polypolymorphoneuclear leukocytes (white blood cells) pos. positive POS Point of Service poss.possible post. posterior post- after post-op following surgery PP post-prandial (after eating) PPB positive pressure breathing ppd packs per day PPD Permanent Partial Disability or purified protein derivative (TB test) PPE personal protective equipment or phenylpropanolamine PPLO pleuro-pneumonia-like organism PPO preferred physician organization ppm parts per million PR EKG interval PRBC packed red blood cells PRC packed red cells PRE progressive resistive exercise pre- before pre-op prior to surgery prep. prepare primip woman bearing first child PRISM A scoring system. Pediatric RISk of Mortality PRN "pro re nata," as the situation requires Pro prothrombin time prob.problem prog. prognosis PROM passive range of motion P&S permanent and stationary PSF posterior spinal fusion PSNP progressive supranuclear palsy PSP phenolsulfonphthalein test (kidney) PSRP penicillinase resistant synthetic penicillin Psy Psychology Psych. Psychiatry

P.S. plastic surgery psi pounds per square inch (unit of pressure) PSO posterior subtraction osteotomy PSP phenolsulfonphthalein Pt patient PT prothrombin time P.T.physical therapy PTA percutaneous transluminal angioplasty or prior to admission PTCA percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty PTFE peripheral thrombo-femoral endarterectomy PTH parathyroid hormone PTP primary treating physician PTT partial thromboplastin time PTx pelvic traction PUD peptic ulcer disease Pulm pulmonary pulse ox pulse oximetry PUO pyrexia of undetermined origin (FUO) PUW pick up walker PV polycythemia vera PV percutaneous vertebroplasty P&V pyloroplasty and vagotomy PVA polyvinyl alcohol PVC premature ventricular contraction PVS premature ventricular systole PVT paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia PWB partial weight bearing q every or each Q every or each (Latin quaque) q1H, q2H, every hour, every two hours, etc. qAM every morning qD every day qH every hour qHS every evening qid four times per day QIW qualified injured worker (eligible for vocational rehabilitation) qM every morning QME qualified medical examination or examiner q.n.every night QNS quantity not sufficient QOD every other day QOL quality of life qPM every evening QRS set of waves on electrocardiograph QS quantity sufficient quad quadrilateral quad. quadriplegic Q-wave wave on electrocardiograph R right

RA right atrium (of heart) or rheumatoid arthritis rad radiation absorbed dose RALT right anterior lateral thigh RAP responsible adult person RAZ retrograde needle suspension of bladder RBB retrobulbar block RBBB right bundle branch block RBC red blood cell RISS regular insulin sliding scale RCD relative cardiac dullness RCP respiratory care practitioner RCT randomized clinical trial or randomized controlled trial RDS respiratory distress syndrome re: regarding rec recreational reg.regular Rehab rehabilitation Retic reticulocyte (blood element) REM rapid eye movements (of sleep) rem. remove rep. repair req.request resp.respiration rev. revision REZ root entry zone RFB retained foreign body RFS rapid frozen section RFTC radiofrequency thermal coagulation Rh Rhesus factor (blood antigen) RH recurrent artery of Heubner RHD rheumatic heart disease RIA radio-immuno assay (blood test) RIND reversible ischemic neurologic deficit (mini-stroke) RISA radioiodinated serum albumin RIT regenerative injection therapy (prolotherapy, sclerotherapy) RK radial keratotomy RLE right lower extremity (leg) RLF retrolental fibroplasia RLL right lower lobe (lung) RLQ right lower quadrant (abdomen) RLS Ringer's lactate solution RML right middle lobe (lung) R.N. Registered Nurse R.N.A. Registered Nurse Anesthetist RO right oblique r/o rule out ROE right otitis externa ROM range of motion ROS review of systems

RPA recursive partitioning analysis rpm revolutions per minute RR respiratory rate R.R. Recovery Room R&R recess and recovery R.R.A. Registered Records Administrator RRR regular rate and rhythm RRT registered respiratory therapist RSD reflex sympathetic dystrophy RSI repetitive strain (or stress) injury RSLR reverse straight leg raising test RSR regular sinus rhythm (heart rhythm) RSV respiratory syncytial virus Rt right RTC around the clock Rte route RTOG Radiation Therapy Oncology Group RTW return to work RTx radiation therapy RUE right upper extremity (arm) RUL right upper lobe (lung) RUOQ right upper outer quadrant RUQ right upper quadrant (abdomen) RV rectovaginal or right ventricle RVE right ventricular enlargement RVH right ventricular hypertrophy R.V.S. Relative Value Study (fee schedule) R-wave electrocardiographic wave Rx treatment or prescribing Information s without (Latin sine) S sacrum or sacral or subjectives S1 first heart sound S2 second heart sound S1, ... first, second (other) sacral vertebral levels SAb spontaneous abortion SABP systolic arterial blood pressure sadsubacromial decompression SAH subarachnoid hemorrhage SAL suction assisted lipectomy SaO2 blood oxygen saturation SAP soon as possible SAQ short arc quads SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome sat. saturation SBA stand-by assist SBE subacute bacterial endocarditis SBP systemic blood pressure SC sternoclavicular SCA superior cerebellar artery SCC semi-closed circuit SCD's sequential compression devices (for legs)

schizo schizophrenic SCID Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Diagnosis SCM sternocleidomastoid muscle SCS spinal cord stimulation or spinal canal stenosis S.D. standard deviation SDAT senile dementia of the Alzheimer's type SDS sudden death syndrome SE status epilepticus or spiral electrode sec. second SED selective endoscopic discectomy sed rate erythrocyte sedimentation rate seg segmented lymphocyte SEM systolic ejection murmur semi- half or part sevvar severe variability SGA small for gestational age SGOT serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (liver function test) SGPT serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase (liver function test) SH scapulohumeral SI sacroiliac joint SIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (ADH) secretion SID sudden infant death SIDS sudden infant death syndrome SIH spontaneous intracranial hypotension sig: labeling instructions for prescriptions SIMV synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation SIP sympathetic independent pain SIPS sympathetic independent pain syndrome SKC single-knee-to-chest position SL sublingual (placed under tongue) SLAD surgical laser aiming device SLAP Superior Labrum Anterior-Posterior SLB single limb balance SLC short leg cast SLD spondylolysis or spondylolisthesis SLE systemic lupus erythematosus SLO streptolysin-O (medication) SLR single limb raise (exercise) or straight leg raising sm small SM submucous SMAC-20 Sequential Multiple Analysis (twenty lab test panel) SMAC-7 Sequential Multiple Analysis (seven lab test panel) SMD senile macular degeneration SME subject matter expert SMP Sympathetically Mediated Pain SMR submucous reaction SNBx scalene node biopsy

S.N.F.skilled nursing facility SNRB selective nerve root block SO superior oblique or salpingo-oophorectomy SOB short of breath sol. solution SOM serous otitis media SOP standard operating procedure s/p status post (after) SPC single point cane spec. specimen SPECT Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography sp. gr. specific gravity SQ subcutaneous sq. cell CA squamous cell carcinoma SR stereotactic radiosurgery or speech reception threshold or sinus rhythm or superior rectus SRNV subretinal neovascularization SROM spontaneous rupture of membranes SRT speech reception threshold ss one half SS soap suds or Social Security or signs and symptoms S/S signs and symptoms SSC short stay center SSDI Social Security Disability Income SSEP somatosensory evoked potentials SSKI saturated solution of potassium iodide SSN Social Security number SSPE subacutesclerosingpanencephalitis SSRI selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (antidepressants) Staph. Staphylococcus (bacteria) stim. stimulator Strep Streptococcus (bacteria) ST-wave electrocardiographic wave complex ST speech therapy STA superficial temporal artery STAB stabnuclear neutrophil stat immediately or emergently std standard steth. stethoscope STD's sexually transmitted diseases STM soft tissue mobilization STS serologic test for syphilis STSG split thickness skin graft STSx stereotactic radiosurgery ST-T electrocardiographic wave complex STV+ short term viability present STV inter short term viability intermittent sub- below sub-Q subcutaneous suc suction

suct. suction SUH Stanford University Hospital sup suppository supp.suppository surg .surgery SV spontaneous ventilation SVA sagittal vertical axis (distance from a plumb line from C7 to sacrum) SVD spontaneous vaginal delivery SVR systemic vascular resistance SVT super ventricular tachycardia S.W. Social Worker SWR surface wrinkling retinopathy Sx symptoms symm. symetrical Sz seizure T temperature T1, T2, first, second or third thoracic vertebral level, etc. T1WI T1 weighted images on MRI T2WI T2 weighted images on MRI T3 tri-iodothyronine (thyroid hormone) T4 thyroxine TA therapeutic abortion T&A tonsillectomy and adenectomy tab. tablet TAB therapeutic abortion tabs tablets TAC triamcinolone tachy. tachycardia TAH total abdominal hysterectomy TAL tendo Achilles lengthening TAO thromboangiitisobliterans TB tuberculosis TBBx trans-bronchial biopsy TBI thryoid binding index (thyroid function test) tbsp. tablespoon T/C telephone call TCA tricyclic antidepressant TCDB turn cough and deep breath TC&DB turn cough and deep breath T-cells T type lymphocytes TCN tetracycline TCpO2 transcutaneous oxygen TD tetanus-diphtheria (immunization) TD temporary disability TDWB touch down weight bearing TEDS anti-embolism stockings (name of manufacturer) tel. telephone temp. temperature TENS trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulator

TET tubal embryo transfer TF to follow TFR toe flexor release TGB tiagabine TGF-b transforming growth factor beta TGF-TB transforming growth factor Ther.Ex.therapeutic exercise T-H lines Taylor-Haughton lines TIA transient ischemic attack (mini-stroke) TIBC total iron binding capacity (blood test) TID three times per day TIP titanium implanted prosthesis TKA total knee arthroplasty TKE total knee extension TKO to keep open (intravenous infusion rate) TKR total knee replacement TLC tender loving care TLIF transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion TM tympanic membrane (ear drum) Tmax maximum recorded temperature for any period Tmin minimum recorded temperature for any period TMJ temporal mandibular joint TNTC too numerous to count T.O.telephone order TOCO tocodynamometer (external) tol. tolerated top. topical TOS thoracic outlet syndrome TPA Treponemapallidum agglutination (syphilis test) TPA third-party administrator t-PA tissue plasminogen activator (anticoagulant drug) TPI trigger point injection TPN total parenteral nutrition TPM topiramate TPO Treatment, Payment, Operations under HIPAA TPR temperature, pulse and respirations tr. trace Trans D transverse diameter Traps trapezius muscles TPR temperature, pulse and respiration TQT tourniquet trans. transposition TRH thyrotropin releasing hormone TS transverse sinus TSH thyroid stimulating hormone (thyrotropin) TSH-RH thyrotropin releasing hormone tsp. teaspoon TSV thalamostriate vein TT tetanus toxoid (tetanus shot) TTD total temporary disability TTP tender to palpation

TURP transurethral prostatectomy TVA trans-vaginal aspiration TVO transient visual obscuration T-wave electrocardiographic wave TWE tap water enema Tx treatment U unit U/ above the umbilicus /U below the umbilicus UA urinalysis test UAC umbilical artery catheter UAL ultrasonic assisted liposuction UBO's unidentified bright objects (on MRI) UBW usual body weight UCD University of California at Davis UCG urinary chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy test) UCHD usual childhood diseases UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCSF University of California at San Francisco UD up draft (respiratory therapy term) UE upper extremity umb. umbilicus UMN upper motor neuron ung ointment UGI upper gastrointestinal UL upper lid UO urinary output UQ upper quadrant U.R. Utilization Review URI upper respiratory infection Uro Urology URD upper respiratory disease URI upper respiratory infection urol.urology US ultrasound U/S ultrasound USN ultrasonic nebulizer U.S.P. United States Pharmacopeia UTI urinary tract infection U/U at umbilicus UV ultraviolet light V vomiting VA vertebral artery V.A. Veterans Administration vag. vaginal vaghyst vaginal hysterectomy V.A.H. Veterans Administration Hospital vardecel variable decelerations VAS visual analog scale vasc. vascular VATS video assisted thorascopic surgery

VB vertebral body VBA vertebral body augmentation VBAC vaginal birth after Cesarean section VC vital capacity VCF vertebral compression fracture VCR vincristine (cancer chemotherapy drug) vd void V.D.venereal disease VDRL Venereal Disease Research Laboratory test for syphilis VEGF vascular endothelial growth factor vent. ventilator verts vertebral arteries VF ventricular fibrillation V-fib ventricular fibrillation VH vitreous hemorrhage VHL von Hippel-Lindau complex VIP volume infusion pump or very important person vit. vitamin VMA vanillylmandelic acid VMC ValleyCare Medical Center VMH Valley Memorial Hospital V.O.verbal order (given by physician) vol.volume VP ventriculoperitoneal V&P vagotomy and pyloroplasty VPA valproic acid v-pad vaginal pad VPC ventricular premature contraction (heart) VR vocational rehabilitation VRE vancomycin resistant enterococcus VS vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations) vs. versus VSD ventricular septal defect VSS vital signs stable VT tidal volume (of respiration) VT ventricular tachycardia V-tach ventricular tachycardia VVI ventricular demand pacing mode W water w/ with WBRT whole brain radiation therapy WC work-comp, workers' compensation W/C wheel chair WCAB Workers' Compensation Appeals Board WCJ workers' compensation judge w/comp workers' compensation WB weight bearing or whole blood WBAT weight bearing as tolerated WBC white blood cell count (blood test result)

WBQC wide-based quad cane WBRT whole brain radiation therapy WBS weight bearing status WBTT weight bearing to tolerance WD well developed W/D warm and dry W.F.white female WFL within functional limits wk week wks weeks W.M.white male WMSD work-relater musculoskeletal disorder WN well nourished WNL within normal limits w/o without WOB work of breathing WP whirlpool W/P warm and pink Wt.weight