Podiatric Abbreviations
Abbreviations
ā
before
AAA
autolyzed antigen-extracted allogeneic
AAO
alert, awake, and oriented
AACPM
American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine
AAWM
American Academy of Wound Management
AAT
activity as tolerated
Ab
antibodies
ABC
absolute blood count
absolute basophil count
aneurysmal bone cyst
airway, breathing, circulation
absolute basophil count
aneurysmal bone cyst
airway, breathing, circulation
ABPOPPM
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics and Primary Podiatric Medicine
Abd
abdomen
abductor
abductor
ABE
acute bacterial endocarditis
ABG
arterial blood gas
ABI
ankle brachial index
ABPO
American Board of Podiatric Orthopedics
ABPS
American Board of Podiatric Surgery
ABR
absolute bed rest
ABS
Accuchek blood sugar at bedside
ABSSSI
acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections
ABX
antibiotics
AC
before meals
ACD
allergic contact dermatitis
ACE
angiotensin-converting enzyme
ACFAOM
American College of Foot and Ankle Orthopedics and Medicine
ACFAS
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
ACh
acetylcholine
ACL
anterior cruciate ligament
ACLS
advanced cardiac life support
ACU
ambulatory care unit
AD
admitting diagnosis
Alzheimer disease
antidepressant
atopic dermatitis
Alzheimer disease
antidepressant
atopic dermatitis
ADA
American Diabetic Association
ADD
adduction
attention deficit disorder
average daily dose
attention deficit disorder
average daily dose
ADM
admission
ADR
adverse drug reaction
AFB
acid-fast bacilli
AF
afebrile
AFL
atrial flutter
AFO
ankle fixation orthotic
ankle-foot orthosis
ankle-foot orthosis
AFP
alpha-fetoprotein
AHCPR
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
AIIS
anterior inferior iliac spine
AK
above knee
AKA
above knee amputation
alcoholic ketoacidosis
alcoholic ketoacidosis
a.k.a
also known as
A-line
arterial catheter
ALL
allergies
ALP
alkaline phosphatase
ALS
acute lateral sclerosis
advanced life support
advanced life support
ALT
alanine transaminase (SGPT)
ALZ
Alzheimer disease
AM
morning
AMA
against medical advice
American Medical Association
American Medical Association
AMB
ambulate
AMI
acute myocardial infarction
ANA
antinuclear antibody
AO
Arbeitsgemeinschaft für
Osteosynthesefragen (translated: Association for the Study of Internal Fixation)
Osteosynthesefragen (translated: Association for the Study of Internal Fixation)
AOA
All Orthopedic Appliances
AODM
adult-onset diabetes mellitus
AP
anterior-posterior (x-ray)
A&P
assessment and plan
APAP
N-acetyl-para-aminophenol (acetaminophen)
APMSA
American Podiatric Medical Students Association
APMSB
American Podiatric Medical Specialties Board
APGAR
appearance (color), pulse, grimace (reflex irritability), activity(muscle tone), and respiration
aPTT
activated partial thromboplastin time
ARC
AIDS-related complex
American Red Cross
American Red Cross
ARDS
adult respiratory distress syndrome
ARIF
arthroscopic reduction and internal fixation
ART
Achilles reflex test
ASA
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
ASIF
Association for the Study of Internal Fixation
ASIS
anterior superior iliac spine
ASO
arteriosclerosis obliterans
AST
aspartate transaminase (a.k.a serum glutamic-oxaloacetic transaminase [SGOT])
ATF
anterior talofibular (ligament)
ATL
Achilles tendon lengthening
ATR
Achilles tendon rupture
Achilles tendon repair
Achilles tendon repair
AVB
atrioventricular block
AVD
aortic valve disease
AVN
avascular necrosis
AVSS
afebrile, vital signs stable
AZT
azidothymidine (zidovudine)
B
black
b/4
before
B9
benign
Bab
Babinski
BAND
band neutrophil
BaS
barium swallow
BB
beta-blocker
blood bank
blue bloater
both bones
breast biopsy
blood bank
blue bloater
both bones
breast biopsy
BBB
blood-brain barrier
bundle branch block
bundle branch block
B/C
because
BCC
basal cell carcinoma
BCP
birth control pills
blood cell profile
blood cell profile
BD
birth date
birth defect
brain dead
UK abbreviation for twice a day
birth defect
brain dead
UK abbreviation for twice a day
BG
basal ganglion
blood glucose
bone graft
blood glucose
bone graft
BGL
blood glucose level
bid
twice a day (“bis in die”)
BIL
bilateral
BK
below knee
BKA
below knee amputation
BKWP
below knee walking plaster (cast)
B/L
bilateral
BLE
both lower extremities
BLS
basic life support
BM
black male
bowel movement
bowel movement
BMK
birthmark
BMP
basic metabolic panel
BP
bathroom privileges
blood pressure
birth place
blood pressure
birth place
BPM
beats per minute
BPN
bacitracin, polymyxin B, and neomycin sulfate
BPR
blood per rectum
BR
bathroom
bedrest
bedrest
BRB
bright red blood
BRP
bathroom privileges
BS
barium swallow
bedside
blood sugar
bowel sounds
breath sounds
bedside
blood sugar
bowel sounds
breath sounds
BT
bleeding time
BUN
blood urea nitrogen
bunion
bunion
Bx
biopsy
BZD
benzodiazepine
[C with bar above]
with (“cum”)
CI-CV
controlled substance (schedule I-V)
CA
cancer
Candida albicans
Candida albicans
CABG
coronary artery bypass graft
CAD
coronary artery disease
CAL
callus
calories
calories
CANC
canceled
CASPR
Central Application Service for Podiatric Residencies
CAT
computerized axial tomography
CBC
complete blood count
CBR
complete bedrest
CC
chief complaint
creatinine clearance
creatinine clearance
C&C
cold and clammy
chip and clip
chip and clip
CCI
correct coding initiative
CCU
coronary care unit
critical care unit
critical care unit
CCV
cell conductivity volume
CDC
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
CDH
congenital dislocation of the hip
CDS
controlled dangerous substances
CEA
carcinoembryonic antigen
CF
cystic fibrosis
calcaneofibular (ligament)
calcaneofibular (ligament)
CFI
clenched fist injury
C&H
curette and hyphercation
CHEM 6
lab test for (glu, BUN, K, Na, Cl, and CO2)
CHEM 7
lab test for (glu, BUN, creatinine, K, Na, Cl, and CO2)
CHEM 12
lab test for (glu, BUN, uric acid, Ca, P, total protein, albumin, chol, total bilirubin, alkaline phosphatase, SGOT, and LDH)
CHEM 18
CHEM 12 + CHEM 6
CHEM 23
CHEM 12 + (Na, K, CO2, Cl, direct bilirubin, indirect bilirubin, triglyceride, SGPT, R fraction, BUN/creatinine ratio)
CHF
congestive heart failure
CHI
closed head injury
chol
Cholesterol
CIA
calcaneal insufficiency avulsion
calcaneal inclination angle
calcaneal inclination angle
CIG
cigarettes
Circ
circulation
CK
creatine kinase
CKC
closed kinetic chain
CLIA
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act
CMI
cell-mediated immunity
CMT
Charcot-Marie tooth
CMV
cytomegalovirus
CN
cranial nerve
C/O
complained of
COCCIO
coccidioidomycosis
COMP
complications
compound
compress
compound
compress
conc
concentration
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COTH
Council on Teaching Hospitals
COX-1
cyclooxygenase isoenzyme 1
COX-2
cyclooxygenase isoenzyme 2
CP
cerebral palsy
chest pain
chronic pain
chest pain
chronic pain
CPK
creatine phosphokinase
CPK-1
creatine phosphokinase MM fraction
CPK-2
creatine phosphokinase MB fraction
CPM
continuous passive motion
CPMA
California Podiatric Medical Association
CPME
Council of Podiatric Medical Education
CPMM
constant passive motion machine
CPPD
calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate (pseudo gout)
CREST
calcinosis, Raynaud disease, esophageal dysmotility, sclerodactyly, and telangiectasia
CRIF
closed reduction and internal fixation
crit.
hematocrit
CRP
C-reactive protein
CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CROW
Charcot restraint orthotic walker
CRTX
cast removed take x-ray
CS
cervical spine
cesarean section
cigarette smoker
cesarean section
cigarette smoker
CSF
cerebrospinal fluid
C&S
culture and sensitivity
C/S
culture and sensitivity
CT
computerized tomography
Coombs test
Coombs test
CTD
connective tissue disease
CVA
cerebrovascular accident
CVD
cardiovascular disease
CWS
Certified Wound Specialist
CXR
chest x-ray
D
dextrose
DASA
distal articular set angle
DC
discharge
dihydrocodeine
dihydrocodeine
d/c
discontinue
DC’d
discontinued
DD
differential diagnosis
dry dressing
dry dressing
DDI
dressing dry and intact
DDx
differential diagnosis
DEA#
Drug Enforcement Administration number
DF
dorsiflexion
DFU
diabetic foot ulcer
DFWO
dorsiflexory wedge osteotomy
DHEA
dehydroepiandrosterone
DI
diabetes insipidus
D&I
debridement and irrigation dry and intact
DIC
disseminated intravascular coagulation
DIPJ
distal interphalangeal joint
DISH
diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
DJD
degenerative joint disease
DKA
diabetic ketoacidosis
dL
deciliter(100 mL)
DLE
discoid lupus erythematosus
D5LR
dextrose 5% in lactated Ringer’s
DM
diabetes mellitus
DMAA
distal metatarsal articular angle (a.k.a. PASA)
DMD
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
DMERC
Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carrier
DMSO
dimethyl sulfoxide
D5NS
dextrose 5% in 0.9% sodium chloride
D5½NS
dextrose 5% in 0.45% sodium chloride
DNR
do not resuscitate
DO
doctor of osteopathy
doctor’s orders
doctor’s orders
DOA
date of admission
dead on arrival
dead on arrival
DOB
date of birth
DOC
drug of choice
DOI
date of injury
DP
dorsal-plantar (x-ray)
diastolic pressure
discharge planning
dorsalis pedis
diastolic pressure
discharge planning
dorsalis pedis
DPM
doctor of podiatric medicine
DPP
dorsalis pedis pulse
DPT
diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus
DS
discharge summary
double strength
double strength
DSD
discharge summary dictated
dry sterile dressing
dry sterile dressing
DTaP
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with acellular pertussis vaccine
DTP
diphtheria, tetanus toxoids, and pertussis vaccine
DTM
dermatophyte test medium
DTR
deep tendon reflex
DTwP
diphtheria and tetanus toxoids with whole-cell pertussis vaccine
DVT
deep venous thrombosis
D5W
5% dextrose in water
Dx
diagnosis
dz
disease
EBL
estimated blood loss
EBV
Epstein-Barr virus
ECCE
extracapsular cataract extraction
ECG
electrocardiogram
ECT
European Compression Technique
EDB
extensor digitorum brevis
EDG
electrodynography
EDIN
endoscopic decompression of intermetatarsal neuroma
EDL
extensor digitorum longus
EDQ
extensor digiti quinti
EDS
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
EDTA
ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (anticoagulant in blood specimens)
EEE
edema, erythema, and exudate
EEG
electroencephalogram
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