HEALTH INDUSTRY

In the healthcare field, where medical terminology is complex and technical, the use of acronyms and abbreviations is widespread to facilitate communication between healthcare professionals. Examples include MRIs, CT scans, BP, and IV. While these abbreviations enhance efficiency and accuracy, it's crucial to use them correctly and consistently to prevent confusion or errors in patient care. Healthcare organizations typically provide guidelines or standardized lists of approved abbreviations to promote clarity and safety.

List of Acronyms & Abbreviations used in HEALTH INDUSTRY

1. A Fib: Atrial Fibrillation
2. A&O: Alert and Oriented
3. A/C: Assist Control
4. A/P: Anterior–Posterior
5. AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication
6. AAROM: Active Assistive Range of Motion
7. ABG: Arterial Blood Gas
8. ac: Before Meals
9. ADA Diet: American Diabetes Association Diet
10. ADHD: Attention Deficit Hyperativity Disorders
11. ADL: Activities of Daily Living
12. AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
13. AKA: Above-knee Amputation or Above-the-knee Amputation
14. ALS: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
15. AMA: Against Medical Advice
16. AROM: Active Range of Motion
17. ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder
18. ASL: American Sign Language
19. B/L: Bilateral
20. B/S: Bedside
21. BKA: Below-knee Amputation or Below-the-knee Amputation
22. BL BS: Bilateral Breath Sounds
23. BMI: Body Mass Index
24. BMR: Basal Metabolism Rate
25. BP: Blood Pressure
26. BP: Blood Pressure
27. BR: Bed Rest
28. bs: Bowel Sounds
29. BS: Breath Sounds
30. bx: Biopsy
31. CA: Cardiac Arrest
32. CA, ca: Cancer, Carcinoma
33. CABG: Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
34. CAD: Coronary Artery Disease
35. cal: Calorie
36. CBC: Complete Blood Count
37. CBT: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)  is a practice, short-term therapy technique that helps people to change their maladaptive bahavious by challenging negative thought patterns. CBT is currently considered as the gold standard, talking treatment for depression & anxity by NHS.

38. CCU: Coronary Care Unit
39. CHF: Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Heart Failure
40. CHI: Closed Head injury
41. CMT: Continuing Medication And Treatment
42. CNA: Certified Nursing Assistant
43. CNS: Central Nervous System
44. COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
45. COTA: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
46. CPAP: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
47. CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
48. CRF: Chronic Renal Failure
49. CRNP: Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
50. CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid
51. CT: Computed Tomography
52. CT: Computerized Tomography
53. CVA: Cerebral Vascular Accident
54. CXR: Chest X-ray
55. d: Day
56. DEA: Drug Enforcement Administration
57. DM: Diabetes Mellitus
58. DNKA: Did Not Keep Appointment
59. DNR: Do Not Resuscitate
60. DOA: Dead on Arrival
61. DOB: Date of Birth
62. Dx: Diagnosis
63. ECG: Electrocardiogram
64. ED: Emergency Department
65. EEG: Electroencephalogram
66. EENT: Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat
67. EMG: Electromyogram
68. ENT: Ears, Nose, Throat
69. ER: Emergency Room
70. ETOH: Ethanol (alcohol)
71. ext: External, Exterior
72. FDA: Food and Drug Administration
73. FH: Family History
74. FOB: Foot of Bed
75. FWB: Full Weight Bearing
76. GB: Gall Bladder
77. GCS: Glasgow Coma Scale
78. GE: Gastroenterology
79. GI: Gastrointestinal
80. Glucose: Glycemia, Blood Sugar
81. GNA: Geriatric Nursing Assistant
82. GRED: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
83. GTT: Glucose Tolerance Test
84. GYN: Gynecology
85. H/A: Headache
86. h/o: History of
87. HbA1c: Glycated Hemoglobin
88. HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
89. HMO: Health Maintenance Organization
90. I&O: Intake And output
91. IC: Integrated Circuit
92. ICC: Integrated Circuit Cards
93. ICCU: Intensive Coronary Care Unit
94. ICP: Intracranial Pressure
95. ICU: Intensive Care Unit
96. IEP: Individual Educational Plan
97. int.: Internal
98. IPFS: InterPlanetary File System

InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), is a decentralized storage system that is not related directly to ETH but can be integrated with it. It stores data by use of a distributed hash table.

99. IPPB: Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing
100. IUD: Intrauterine Device
101. IV: Intravenous
102. K: Potassium, Kidney
103. L: Left, Liver, Liter, Lower, Light, Lumbar
104. L&W: Living And Well
105. L2, L3: second Lumbar vertebrae, third Lumbar vertebrae
106. lab: Laboratory
107. lac.: Laceration
108. lat.: Lateral
109. LBW: Low Birth Weight
110. LOS: Length of Stay
111. LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse
112. LUE: Left Upper Extremity
113. Lx: Larynx
114. MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
115. OCD: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
116. PAP: Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis
117. PE: Pulmonary Embolism
118. PHQ: Patient Health Questionaire
119. PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
120. REBT: Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy
121. Rx or Rx'd: Prescription, Prescribed
122. SFT: Solution Focused Therapy

Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), this is a form of CBT that concentrates more on finding the solution than focusing on the problem.

CBT - Cognitive Bahavioural Therapy

123. STI: Sexually Transmitted Infection
124. STOPP: Stop Take Observe Pullback Practice

A technique used in therapy.

125. TB: Tuberculosis
126. UTI: Urinary Tract Infection
127. VFSS : Video Fluoroscopic Swallowing Study
128. VN: Visiting Nurse
129. VS, V.S.: Vital Signs
130. WBT: Weight Bearing Tolerance
131. WFP: World Food Programme
132. WNL: Within Normal Limits
133. wt.: Weight