D/C-discharge

    rehab-rehabilitation

    NKDA-nil known drug allergies

    Neb-nebulizer

    RTW-return to ward

    CMP machine- continuous passive motion machine

    CPAP-continuous positive airway pressure

    GA-general anaesthesia

    IVT-I.V infusion

    TKP-total knee replacement

    THR-Total hip replacement

    ABD: abdomen

    ADL: activity of daily living

    ASAP: as soon as possible

    APPT: APPOINTMENT

    AXR: ABDOMINAL X-RAY

    BA: BOWEL ACTION

    Bx: BIOPSY

    Ca: CARCINOMA

    CABG: CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS GRAFT

    CAVG: CORONARY ARTERY VENOUS GRAFT

    CBD: COMMON BILE DUCT

    CCF: CONGESTIVE CARDIAC FAILURE

    CHOL: CHOLESTEROL

    CNS: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

    C/O: COMPLAIN OF

    COAD: CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAYS DISEASE

    CPR: CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION

    C&S: CULTURE AND SENSITIVITY

    CVA: CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT

    CXR: CHEST X-RAY

    DU: DUODENAL ULCER

    DVT: DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS

    Dx: DIAGNOSIS

    ECHO: ECHOCARDIOGRAM

    OP osteoporosis

    TET--TOX tetanus toxoid

    AWD alcohol withdraw

    NFO no further ooze

    SL slightly

    BX biopsy