ABR:
absolute bed rest
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ORTH:
orthopedic
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ADHD: attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder
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PARA:
paraplegia
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ADL: activities of daily living
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PCA:
personal care attendant
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AKA:
above knee amputation
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PDD:
pervasive developmental disorder
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ALS:
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
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PMH:
past medical history
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BKA:
below knee amputation
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POC:
plan of care
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BMR:
basal metabolic rate
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PROM: passive range of motion
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BP:
blood pressure
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q2h:
every two hours
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CAT:
computer-assisted tomography
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qd:
everyday
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CBI:
closed brain injury
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qh:
every hour
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c/o:
complains of
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qid:
four times daily
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CP:
cerebral palsy
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qn:
every night
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D:
dependent
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RA:
rheumatoid arthritis
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DJD:
degenerative joint disease
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ROM:
range of motion
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DOB:
date of birth
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SAD:
seasonal affective disorder
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ECF:
extended care facility
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SCI:
spinal cord injury
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ECG:
electrocardiogram
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SED
seriously emotionally disturbed
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EEG:
electroencephalogram
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SI:
sensory integration
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EENT: eye, ear, nose and throat
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SOB:
shortness of breath
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HHA:
home health agengy
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SZ:
schizophrenia
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I:
independent
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TBI:
traumatic brain injury
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LOC:
loss of consciousness
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TDD: telecommunication device for
the deaf
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MS:
multiple sclerosis
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THR:
total hip replacement
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NKA:
no known allergy
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TKR:
total knee repair
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NPO:
nothing by mouth
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W/C:
wheelchair
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OA:
osteoarthritis
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WFL:
within functional limits
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OOB:
out of bed
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WNL:
within normal limits
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Friday, 26 April 2013
Abbreviations
Here is a list of useful abbreviations for occupational therapists:
