Directions
a
without
AU
Both Ears
A vessel that has decreased oxygen
What is a vein
BLS
Basic Life support
Amb
To ambulate
Away from midline
AD
Right Ear
ACLS
Advanced Cardiac Life support
ASAP WHat else can you say?
STAT, immediatly
AMA
Against Medical advice
Ad
Towards midline
AS
Left Ear
Arter
Artery
AED
Automated External defibulator
AROM
Active Range of Motion
AX
Axuillary
OU
Both eyes
Angi
Vessel
A&W
Alive and well
Ad Lib
As needed
Anti
Against
OS
Left eye
Abg
Arteriol blood gas
Name 4 ADL's
Brushing teeth
washing hair
bathroom
shower
getting dressed
3 things that mean as the patient needs/ wants.
As tol
PRN
As desired