ABG |
Arterial blood gas |
ALP |
Alkaline phosphatase |
ALT |
Alanine aminotransferase |
APTT |
Activated partial thromboplastin time |
AST |
Aspartate aminotransferase |
BP |
Blood pressure |
BDP |
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia |
BUN |
Blood urea nitrogen |
CHEO |
Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario |
CBC |
Complete blood count |
CNS |
Central nervous system |
CVAD |
Central venous access device |
CVS |
Cardiovascular |
CXR |
Chest X-Ray |
D5W |
Dextrose 5% in water |
D10W |
Dextrose 10% in water |
D12.5W |
Dextrose 12.5% in water |
D20W |
Dextrose 20% in water |
EKG |
Electrocardiogram |
ETT |
Endotracheal tube |
GA |
Gestational age |
GI |
Gastro-intestinal |
GU |
Genitourinary |
HBV |
Hepatitis B virus |
HR |
Heart rate |
IM |
Intramuscular |
IV |
Intravenous |
KCl |
Potassium chloride |
LDH |
Lactate dehydrogenase |
LFTs |
Liver function tests |
NaCl |
Sodium Chloride |
NS |
Normal saline |
PCA |
Post conceptional age |
PICC |
Peripherally inserted central catheter |
PNA |
Post natal age |
PO |
Per os, by mouth, orally |
PR |
Per rectum |
PT |
Prothrombin time |
RL |
Ringers Lactate |
RR |
Respiratory rate |
SC |
Subcutaneous |
SWFI |
Sterile water for injection |
TOH |
The Ottawa Hospital |
TPN |
Total parenteral nutrition |
UTI |
Urinary tract infection |
UV |
Ultraviolet |
WBC |
White blood count |