Medical abbreviations: A language WNL

Patient A+0x3, ST with PVCs and PACs.  Lungs clear bilaterally with POX 98% on RA and SOB on exertion,  PPP, NPO after midnight. PERRLA. Normal BSx4 quadrants. Abd dressing C/D/I C scant amt of serosang drainage. MAE, SBA, and OOB as tolerated. BP WNL. NS infusing @75 ml/hr through RTL PICC, F/P. Reading medical charts can be confusing to those not familiar with medical terminology and abbreviations.  The paragraph above can be frustrating for a new monitor who already had to learn research terminology but now they have to develop their medical terminology skillset.  Let’s take a look at a few common abbreviations below: RA – room air, or rheumatoid arthritis, depending on context S – without OOB – out of bed R/O – rule out C – with CPAP – continuous positive airway pressure PO – by mouth P – after BiPAP – bilevel positive airway pressure SOB – shortness of breath PERRLA – pupils equal, round, and reactive to light accommodation WNL – within normal limit RVR – rapid ventricular rate NC – nasal cannula D/C – discontinue or discharge PPP – pedal pulses palpable Now that we have gone through a few of them let’s revisit that paragraph from above.   Patient is alert and oriented times three.  Sinus tachycardia with premature ventricular contractions and premature atrial contractions.  Lungs are clear bilaterally with pulse oximetry 98% on room air and shortness of breath on exertion. Pedal pulses are palpable.  Nothing by mouth after m...
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