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EKG Abbreviations
Term | Definition |
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AED | automated external defibrillator |
bid | twice a day |
BP | blood pressure |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CEU | continuing education unit |
CHF | congestive heart failure |
CNA | certified nurse assistant |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident (stroke) |
DOB | date of birth |
Dx | diagnosis |
ECG, EKG | electrocardiogram |
Hx | history |
ICU | intensive care unit |
K | potassium |
MI | myocardial infarction |
NP | nurse practitioner |
NPO | nothing by mouth |
NSR | normal sinus rhythm |
OR | operating room |
PRN | as needed |
q | every |
qd | once a day |
qid | four times a day |
SA | sinoatrial |
SOB | shortness of breath |
Stat | immediately |
tid | three times a day |
TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |