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examination under anaesthetic. FBC. full blood count (a type of blood test) FOBT. faecal occult blood test (a test to check for blood traces in your poo) FIT. faecal immunochemical test (a test to check for blood traces in your poo) FY1 FY2. foundation doctor.
Feb 8, 2024 · NAD. Nothing abnormal detected/discovered. Commonly used when documenting examination findings (e.g. “Abdominal exam NAD”) SNT. Soft, non-tender. Used in the context of documenting abdominal examination findings (e.g. “Abdo SNT”) SLR. Straight leg raise. +ve / -ve.
- Meaning
- On examination
- Blood pressure
- Respiratory rate
B. – Balbius, Balbus, Beatus, Bene, Beneficiarius, Beneficium, Bonus, Brutus, Bustum. B. (for V.) – Berna Bivus, Bixit. B.A. – Bixit anos, Bonis auguriis, Bonus ...
ASACS – Airborne Surveillance and Control System. ASC – Air Surveillance & Control. ASD – Accredited Schools Database. ASOC – Air Support Operations Centre. ASRAAM – Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile. ASTOR – Airborne Stand-Off Radar. ASW – Anti-Submarine Warfare. AT – Adventurous Training. AT – Air Transport.
Jun 17, 2023 · emergency department. EEG. electroencephalogram. EMU. early morning urine sample. ESR. erythrocyte sedimentation rate (a type of blood test used to help diagnose conditions associated with inflammation) EUA. examination under anaesthetic.
The use of certain abbreviations can be dangerous and lead to patient injury or death. Examples of error-prone medical abbreviations include: IU (international unit): may be confused with “IV” (intravenous) µg (microgram): may be confused with mg (milligram) U (unit): may be mistaken for “0” (zero), increasing the dose tenfold.
Mineral symbols are most commonly represented by three-lettered text symbols, although one-, two- and four-lettered symbols also exist. Four methods of nomenclature are used: [ 3 ][ 5 ] The initial letters of a name, for example: cyanotrichite: Cya and mitscherlichite: Mits. A combination considered characteristic of the mineral name, for ...
