common abbreviations 1
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
GERD
gastroesophageal reflux disease
DAT
diet as tolerated
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
Ht
height
EGD
esophagogastroduodenoscopy
ECG/EKG
electrocardiogram/electrokardiogram
H&P
history and physical
CT
computed tomography
ER
emergency room
echo
echocardiogram
CTA
clear to auscultate
CPR
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
HEENT
head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
HTN
hypertension
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
Fx
fracture
EEG
electroencephalogram
Dx
diagnosis
ETOH
alcohol
g or G
gram
GI
gastrointestinal
GU
genitourinary
IM
intramuscular
Hx
history