Abbreviations
c/o
complains of
cerebro
brain
artificial limb or body part
prosthesis
LUQ
left upper quadrant
Dr
doctor
AMB
ambulate
dermato
skin
chest pain
angina
RLQ
right lower quadrant
EMS
emergency medical services
BM
bowel movement
neuro
nerves
aspirate
back of the body
proximal
CMA
certified medical assistant or medication aide
BSC
bedside commode
osteo
bones
shortening of a joint or muscle
contracture
side of the body
lateral
DNR
do not resuscitate
CVA
cerebral vascular accident
colo
colon
urination
micturition
lying face up with feet elevated
Trendelenburg
FC
full code