Flashcards in abbreviations Deck (23)
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BKA
below the knee amputation
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AKA
above the knee amputation
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TURP
transurethral resection of the prostate
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CBI
continuous bladder irrigation
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TAH
total abdominal hysterectomy
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BSO
bilateral salpingo oopherectomy
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LSO and RSO
left/right salpingo oopherectomy
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LA
laparoscopic assisted
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VH
vaginal hysterectomy
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-otomy
cut into
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-ectomy
removal of
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-plasty
surgical repair
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-ostomy
opening
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-rrhaphy
suture
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-centesis
removal of fluid
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WBAT
weight bearing as tolerated
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ORIF
open reduction internal fixation
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HHN
handheld nebulizer
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TPN
total parenteral nutrition
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PWB
partial weight bearing
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IVF
IV fluid
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BPH
benign prostatic hypertrophy or hyperplasia
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