medical professionals
ENT
ears, nose & throat
DM
diabetes mellitus
oxygen
O2
pt
patient
WNL
within normal limits
Ortho
Orthopedics
DQ
Pressure sore
specimen
spec
peri
perineal area
TID
three times a day
GYN
gynecology
JODM
juvenile onset diabetes mellitus
OOB
out of bed
per
by or through
R/O
rule out
OT
occupational therapy
MS
multiple sclerosis
NS
normal saline
PWB
partial weight bearing
R
right, rectal, respirations
RT
Recreational Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
PRN
when necessary
RACE
remove activate contain extinguish