Clinical Basics
NGT
Nasogastric tube
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
POCUS
Point of care ultrasound
Foetal heart rate
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure
IDC
Indwelling catheter
AVPU
Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive
ABG
Arterial blood gas
GDM
DVT
ARP
Acute resuscitation plan
MDI
Metered dose inhaler
MSU
Midstream urine sample
PPH
Post-partum haemorrhage
ACAT
Aged Care Assessment Team
PRN
As needed (pro re nata)
ROSC
Return of spontaneous circulation
HVS
High vaginal swab
EDD
Estimated date of delivery
BPSD
Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia
AWS
Alcohol withdrawal scale
PEA
Pulseless electrical activity
GAS
Group A Streptococcus
Q-MEWT
Queensland Maternity Early Warning Tool
SIADH
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion