Abbreviations
SOAP Basics
Common -> Scientific
Scientific -> Common
What the heck???
100

BID

Twice daily

100
What does SOAP stand for?

Subjective, objective, assessment, and plan

100

High blood pressure

Hypertension

100

Edema

Swelling

100

Crepitus

"Joints crackling"

200

TID

Three times a day

200

What goes in S?

HPI, ROS

200

HBP

High blood pressure

200

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate

200

swelling

Inflammation or edema

300

WNL

Within normal limits

300

What goes in O?

Physical exam

300

Diplopia

Double vision

300

Emesis

Vomiting

300

Ecchymosis

Bruise

400

NWB

Non weight bearing

400

What goes in A/P?

Assessment, plan, instructions

400

Tinnitus

Ringing in ears

400

Tachycardia

Fast heart beat

400

Partial dislocation

Subluxation

500

HI

Head injury

500

True or False? The SOAP note is universal to all healthcare providers

True!

500

N/T

Numbness and tingling

500

Atrophy

muscle wasting away (deteriorating)

500

Feeling ill

Malaise