This is just a small sample size but a more comprehensive list can be found here. Normal saline infusing at 75 milliliters per hour through a right triple lumen peripherally inserted central catheter, flushes and patent.Īfter reading that paragraph, I think we can all agree that abbreviations can not only help cut down some of the charting but allow those in the research and medical field to read notes fluently. Moves all extremities, stand-by assist, and out-of-bed as tolerated. Abdominal dressing is clean, dry, and intact with scant amount of serosangious drainage. Normal bowel sounds times four quadrants. Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light accommodation. Lungs are clear bilaterally with pulse oximetry 98% on room air and shortness of breath on exertion. Sinus tachycardia with premature ventricular contractions and premature atrial contractions. Patient is alert and oriented times three. Now that we have gone through a few of them let’s revisit that paragraph from above.
CPAP – continuous positive airway pressure.
RA – room air, or rheumatoid arthritis, depending on context.Let’s take a look at a few common abbreviations below: The paragraph above can be frustrating for a new monitor who already had to learn research terminology but now they have to develop their medical terminology skillset. Reading medical charts can be confusing to those not familiar with medical terminology and abbreviations. Abd dressing C/D/I C scant amt of serosang drainage. Lungs clear bilaterally with POX 98% on RA and SOB on exertion, PPP, NPO after midnight.
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