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"abbrev": "CAP", "full": "Community Acquired Pneumonia", "category": "Infection" }, { "abbrev": "HAP", "full": "Hospital Acquired Pneumonia", "category": "Infection" }, { "abbrev": "MRSA", "full": "Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus", "category": "Infection" }, { "abbrev": "C. diff", "full": "Clostridioides difficile infection", "category": "Infection" }, { "abbrev": "PE", "full": "Pulmonary Embolism", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "?PE", "full": "Query/Suspected Pulmonary Embolism", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "DVT", "full": "Deep Vein Thrombosis", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "MI", "full": "Myocardial Infarction (heart attack)", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "NSTEMI", "full": "Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "STEMI", "full": "ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "AF", "full": "Atrial Fibrillation", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "CCF", "full": "Congestive Cardiac Failure", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "HF", "full": "Heart Failure", "category": "Cardiovascular" }, { "abbrev": "BP", "full": "Blood Pressure", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "HR", "full": "Heart Rate", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "RR", "full": "Respiratory Rate", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "O2 sats", "full": "Oxygen Saturation", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "SpO2", "full": "Peripheral Oxygen Saturation", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "Temp", "full": "Temperature", "category": "Observations" }, { "abbrev": "GCS", "full": "Glasgow Coma Scale", "category": "Neurological" }, { "abbrev": "AVPU", "full": "Alert, Voice, Pain, Unresponsive (consciousness scale)", "category": "Neurological" }, { "abbrev": "CVA", "full": "Cerebrovascular Accident (stroke)", "category": "Neurological" }, { "abbrev": "TIA", "full": "Transient Ischaemic Attack (mini-stroke)", "category": "Neurological" }, { "abbrev": "LOC", "full": "Loss of Consciousness", "category": "Neurological" }, { "abbrev": "NEWS2", "full": "National Early Warning Score 2", "category": "Assessment" }, { "abbrev": "NEWS", "full": "National Early Warning Score", "category": "Assessment" }, { "abbrev": "EWS", "full": "Early Warning Score", "category": "Assessment" }, { "abbrev": "MUST", "full": "Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool", "category": "Assessment" }, { "abbrev": "Waterlow", "full": "Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment", "category": "Assessment" }, { "abbrev": "PU", "full": "Pressure Ulcer", "category": "Wound" }, { "abbrev": "SSI", "full": "Surgical Site Infection", "category": "Wound" }, { "abbrev": "NG", "full": "Nasogastric (tube)", "category": "Nutrition" }, { "abbrev": "PEG", "full": "Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy", "category": "Nutrition" }, { "abbrev": "NBM", "full": "Nil By Mouth", "category": "Nutrition" }, { "abbrev": "IVI", "full": "Intravenous Infusion", "category": "Fluids" }, { "abbrev": "IV", "full": "Intravenous", "category": "Fluids" }, { "abbrev": "SC", "full": "Subcutaneous", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "IM", "full": "Intramuscular", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "PO", "full": "Per Oral (by mouth)", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "PR", "full": "Per Rectum", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "PV", "full": "Per Vagina", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "TOP", "full": "Topical", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "SL", "full": "Sublingual", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "INH", "full": "Inhaled", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "NEB", "full": "Nebuliser", "category": "Route" }, { "abbrev": "OD", "full": "Once Daily", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "BD", "full": "Twice Daily", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "TDS", "full": "Three Times Daily", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "QDS", "full": "Four Times Daily", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "PRN", "full": "As Required", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "STAT", "full": "Immediately", "category": "Frequency" }, { "abbrev": "Paracetamol", "full": "Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) - Analgesic/Antipyretic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Amoxicillin", "full": "Amoxicillin - Antibiotic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Co-amoxiclav", "full": "Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid - Antibiotic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "LMWH", "full": "Low Molecular Weight Heparin (anticoagulant)", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Enoxaparin", "full": "Enoxaparin - LMWH Anticoagulant", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Warfarin", "full": "Warfarin - Oral Anticoagulant", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "DOAC", "full": "Direct Oral Anticoagulant", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "GTN", "full": "Glyceryl Trinitrate (for angina)", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Morphine", "full": "Morphine - Opioid Analgesic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Oramorph", "full": "Oral Morphine Solution", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Codeine", "full": "Codeine - Opioid Analgesic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Tramadol", "full": "Tramadol - Opioid Analgesic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Cyclizine", "full": "Cyclizine - Antiemetic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Ondansetron", "full": "Ondansetron - Antiemetic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Metoclopramide", "full": "Metoclopramide - Antiemetic/Prokinetic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Omeprazole", "full": "Omeprazole - Proton Pump Inhibitor", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Lansoprazole", "full": "Lansoprazole - Proton Pump Inhibitor", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Salbutamol", "full": "Salbutamol - Bronchodilator", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Ipratropium", "full": "Ipratropium Bromide - Bronchodilator", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Prednisolone", "full": "Prednisolone - Corticosteroid", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Dexamethasone", "full": "Dexamethasone - Corticosteroid", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Furosemide", "full": "Furosemide - Loop Diuretic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Amlodipine", "full": "Amlodipine - Calcium Channel Blocker", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Bisoprolol", "full": "Bisoprolol - Beta Blocker", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Metformin", "full": "Metformin - Oral Hypoglycaemic", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "Insulin", "full": "Insulin - Hormone for Diabetes", "category": "Medication" }, { "abbrev": "A&E", "full": "Accident & Emergency", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "ED", "full": "Emergency Department", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "AMU", "full": "Acute Medical Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "SAU", "full": "Surgical Assessment Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "ITU", "full": "Intensive Treatment Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "ICU", "full": "Intensive Care Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "HDU", "full": "High Dependency Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "CCU", "full": "Coronary Care Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "MAU", "full": "Medical Assessment Unit", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "OPD", "full": "Outpatient Department", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "OT", "full": "Operating Theatre", "category": "Location" }, { "abbrev": "CT", "full": "Computed Tomography scan", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "MRI", "full": "Magnetic Resonance Imaging", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "CXR", "full": "Chest X-Ray", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "AXR", "full": "Abdominal X-Ray", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "USS", "full": "Ultrasound Scan", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "ECG", "full": "Electrocardiogram", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "ECHO", "full": "Echocardiogram", "category": "Investigation" }, { "abbrev": "FBC", "full": "Full Blood Count", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "U&E", "full": "Urea and Electrolytes", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "LFT", "full": "Liver Function Tests", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "TFT", "full": "Thyroid Function Tests", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "CRP", "full": "C-Reactive Protein (inflammation marker)", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "ESR", "full": "Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "INR", "full": "International Normalised Ratio (clotting)", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "ABG", "full": "Arterial Blood Gas", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "VBG", "full": "Venous Blood Gas", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "HbA1c", "full": "Glycated Haemoglobin (diabetes marker)", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "BM", "full": "Blood Glucose (from Boehringer Mannheim)", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "CBG", "full": "Capillary Blood Glucose", "category": "Blood Test" }, { "abbrev": "D/C", "full": "Discharge", "category": "Discharge" }, { "abbrev": "TTO", "full": "To Take Out (discharge medications)", "category": "Discharge" }, { "abbrev": "TTA", "full": "To Take Away (discharge medications)", "category": "Discharge" }, { "abbrev": "OT", "full": "Occupational Therapy", "category": "MDT" }, { "abbrev": "PT", "full": "Physiotherapy", "category": "MDT" }, { "abbrev": "SLT", "full": "Speech and Language Therapy", "category": "MDT" }, { "abbrev": "SW", "full": "Social Worker", "category": "MDT" }, { "abbrev": "MDT", "full": "Multidisciplinary Team", "category": "MDT" }, { "abbrev": "DNAR", "full": "Do Not Attempt Resuscitation", "category": "End of Life" }, { "abbrev": "DNACPR", "full": "Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation", "category": "End of Life" }, { "abbrev": "ReSPECT", "full": "Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment", "category": "End of Life" }, { "abbrev": "EOLC", "full": "End of Life Care", "category": "End of Life" }, { "abbrev": "LCP", "full": "Liverpool Care Pathway (discontinued)", "category": "End of Life" }, { "abbrev": "POC", "full": "Package of Care", "category": "Social Care" }, { "abbrev": "CHC", "full": "Continuing Healthcare", "category": "Social Care" }, { "abbrev": "NFA", "full": "No Fixed Abode", "category": "Social" }, { "abbrev": "NAI", "full": "Non-Accidental Injury", "category": "Safeguarding" }, { "abbrev": "LD", "full": "Learning Disability", "category": "Specialty" }, { "abbrev": "MH", "full": "Mental Health", "category": "Specialty" }, { "abbrev": "CAMHS", "full": "Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services", "category": "Specialty" }, { "abbrev": "CPN", "full": "Community Psychiatric Nurse", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "DN", "full": "District Nurse", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "HCA", "full": "Healthcare Assistant", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "RN", "full": "Registered Nurse", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "SN", "full": "Staff Nurse", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "CNS", "full": "Clinical Nurse Specialist", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "ANP", "full": "Advanced Nurse Practitioner", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "SHO", "full": "Senior House Officer", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "SpR", "full": "Specialist Registrar", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "Cons", "full": "Consultant", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "F1", "full": "Foundation Year 1 Doctor", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "F2", "full": "Foundation Year 2 Doctor", "category": "Role" }, { "abbrev": "M", "full": "Male", "category": "Demographics" }, { "abbrev": "F", "full": "Female", "category": "Demographics" }, { "abbrev": "y/o", "full": "years old", "category": "Demographics" }, { "abbrev": "yo", "full": "year old", "category": "Demographics" }, { "abbrev": "PMH", "full": "Past Medical History", "category": "History" }, { "abbrev": "PSH", "full": "Past Surgical History", "category": "History" }, { "abbrev": "FH", "full": "Family History", "category": "History" }, { "abbrev": "SH", "full": "Social History", "category": "History" }, { "abbrev": "DH", "full": "Drug History", "category": "History" }, { "abbrev": "NKDA", "full": "No Known Drug Allergies", "category": "Allergy" }, { "abbrev": "Allergy", "full": "Allergy", "category": "Allergy" }, { "abbrev": "NAD", "full": "No Abnormality Detected", "category": "Examination" }, { "abbrev": "WNL", "full": "Within Normal Limits", "category": "Examination" }, { "abbrev": "RUQ", "full": "Right Upper Quadrant", "category": "Anatomy" }, { "abbrev": "LUQ", "full": "Left Upper Quadrant", "category": "Anatomy" }, { "abbrev": "RLQ", "full": "Right Lower Quadrant", "category": "Anatomy" }, { "abbrev": "LLQ", "full": "Left Lower Quadrant", "category": "Anatomy" }, { "abbrev": "OE", "full": "On Examination", "category": "Examination" }, { "abbrev": "O/E", "full": "On Examination", "category": "Examination" }, { "abbrev": "SBAR", "full": "Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation", "category": "Communication" }, { "abbrev": "Handover", "full": "Clinical Handover", "category": "Communication" }, { "abbrev": "ISBAR", "full": "Introduction, Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation", "category": "Communication" } ]