Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values

1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration 1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration
2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min 2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min
=apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60 =apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60
***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50 ***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50
3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32 3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32
***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30 ***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30
4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19 4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19
Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20 Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult12 – 20
***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100% ***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100%
microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure
5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg 5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg
6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean) 6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean)
7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54 7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54
IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65 IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65
Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65 Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65
Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65 Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65
***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75 ***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75
School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80 School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80
Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90 Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90
1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg 1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg
1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months
1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months
Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr
1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day 1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day
In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm

Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values
1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration 1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration
2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min 2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min
=apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60 =apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60
***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50 ***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50
3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32 3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32
***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30 ***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30
4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19 4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19
Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20 Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20
***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100% ***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100%
microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure
5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg 5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg
6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean) 6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean)
7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54 7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54
IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65 IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65
Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65 Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65
Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65 Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65
***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75 ***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75
School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80 School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80
Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90 Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90
1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg 1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg
1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months
1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months
Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr
1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day 1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day
In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm

Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values
1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration 1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration
2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min 2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min
=apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60 =apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60
***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50 ***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50
3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32 3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32
***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30 ***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30
4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19 4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19
Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20 Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20
***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100% ***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100%
microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure
5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg 5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg
6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean) 6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean)
7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54 7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54
IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65 IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65
Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65 Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65
Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65 Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65
***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75 ***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75
School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80 School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80
Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90 Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90
1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg 1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg
1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months
1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months
Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr
1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day 1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day
In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm

Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values Basic Formula Normal Values Normal Values
1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration 1. oF = 9/5 oC + 32 oC = 5/9 (oF – 32) Temperature = 36.4 – 37.4 oC Respiration
2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min 2. Pulse deficit = Pulse site 1 – Pulse site 2 ***newborn = 35.5 – 37.5 oC age grp breaths/min
=apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60 =apical – radical (taken simultaneously) elders = 36 oC newborn 30 – 60
***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50 ***Normal: 2 to 5 beats/min. Axilla = 5 – 10 mins (adult) infants (6 months) 30 – 50
3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32 3. Pulse pressure = systolic – diastolic = 5 mins. (infant/child) toddlers (2 yrs.) 25 – 32
***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30 ***Normal: 30 to 40 mmHg = 35.6 – 36 oC child 20 – 30
4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19 4. Infusion Rate = Vol. to be infused X gtt factor Rectal = 2 mins (adult) adolescent 16 – 19
Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20 Time X 60 mins. = 5 mins. (neonates) adult 12 – 20
***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100% ***gtt factor: macroset = 15 (unit:gtts/min) = 36.7 – 37.8 oC O2 sat. (Pulse oximeter) = 95 – 100%
microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure microset = 60 (unit: µgtts/min) = insert 0.5” – 1.5” Blood Pressure
5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg 5. cc/hr = volume/time Oral = 2 – 3 mins. age grp mmHg
6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean) 6. Medications: Amount of med. = desired/stock = 36.1 – 37.5 oC newborn (3000 g) 40 (mean)
7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54 7. BMI (body mass index) = wt. in kg/ht. in m2 Pulse = 60 – 100 bpm 1 month 85/54
IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65 IBW (ideal body wt.) = ideal BMI X ht. in m2 age grp bpm 1 year old 95/65
Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65 Ideal BMI: men = 21.9 – 22.4 infants 120 – 160 6 years old 105/65
Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65 Women = 21.3 – 22.1 toddlers 90 – 140 10 – 13 yrs. Old 110/65
***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75 ***obese : BMI > 30 overweight : BMI > 25 preschoolers 80 – 110 14 – 17 yrs. Old 120/75
School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80 School-agers 75 – 100 middle adult 120/80
Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90 Conversions adolescent 60 – 90 older adult 140/90
1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg 1 cc = 1 mL 1 liter = 1000 mL 1 oz = 30 ml adult 60 – 100 Pulse Pressure = 30 – 40 mmHg
1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 tsp = 5 mL 1 kg = 1000 g Pain: acute: < 6 months
1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months 1 kg = 2.2 lb 1” = 0.0254 m 1 foot = 12” Edema: +1 = 2mm chronic: > 6 months
Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr Insulin syringe: +2 = 4 mm Urine output = 30 mL/hr
1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day 1000 units = 1 cc +3 = 6 mm = 500 – 3000 mL/day
In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm In case of emergency only! +4 = 8 mm
od – once a day TX - traction @ - at EDC – expected date of confinement od – once a day TX - traction @ - at EDC – expected date of confinement
OD – right eye (oculodexter) Tx – treatment ABG – arterial blood glucose EEG – electroencephalogram OD – right eye (oculodexter) Tx – treatment ABG – arterial blood glucose EEG – electroencephalogram
OS – left eye (oculosinister) To or Po – telephone order or ac – before meal FD – fast drip OS – left eye (oculosinister) To or Po – telephone order or ac – before meal FD – fast drip
OU – both eyes phone order AD – right ear FBS – Fasting blood sugar OU – both eyes phone order AD – right ear FBS – Fasting blood sugar
ORIF – open reduction internal fixation ung – ointment adlib – as desired FCTUB – foley catherter to urine bag ORIF – open reduction internal fixation ung – ointment adlib – as desired FCTUB – foley catherter to urine bag
PACU – post-anesthesia care unit VE or IE – vaginal exam or internal exam AM – morning FIO2 – fraction of inspired oxygen PACU – post-anesthesia care unit VE or IE – vaginal exam or internal exam AM – morning FIO2 – fraction of inspired oxygen
pc – after meal VO – verbal order ANST – after negative skin test concentration pc – after meal VO – verbal order ANST – after negative skin test concentration
PFU – please follow up v/s – vital signs AP – antero-posterior FWB – fresh whole blood PFU – please follow up v/s – vital signs AP – antero-posterior FWB – fresh whole blood
PICU – Pediatric intensive care unit WBC – white blood cells ARDS – acute respiratory distress Fx – fracture PICU – Pediatric intensive care unit WBC – white blood cells ARDS – acute respiratory distress Fx – fracture
PM – evening w/c – wheel chair syndrome gal – gallon PM – evening w/c – wheel chair syndrome gal – gallon
PNSS – Plain normal saline solution wt – weight AROM – artificial rapture of membranes gr – grain PNSS – Plain normal saline solution wt – weight AROM – artificial rapture of membranes gr – grain
PO – per orem AS – left ear gtts – drops PO – per orem AS – left ear gtts - drops
PP – post partum Catheter Suctioning ASA – aspirin HAMA – home against medical advice PP – post partum Catheter Suctioning ASA – aspirin HAMA – home against medical advice
PRBC – packed red blood cell Child = Fr8 & Fr10 Adult = Fr12-Fr18 ASAP – as soon as possible Hct – hematocrit PRBC – packed red blood cell Child = Fr8 & Fr10 Adult = Fr12-Fr18 ASAP – as soon as possible Hct - hematocrit
prn – as required or as necessary Male = Fr18 & Fr20 Child = Fr8-Fr10 AU – both ears Hgb – hemoglobin prn – as required or as necessary Male = Fr18 & Fr20 Child = Fr8-Fr10 AU – both ears Hgb - hemoglobin
PROM – premature rapture of Female = Fr14 & Fr16 Infant = Fr5-Fr8 BE – barium enema Hr – hour PROM – premature rapture of Female = Fr14 & Fr16 Infant = Fr5-Fr8 BE – barium enema Hr - hour
membranes BID – twice a day HS – hour of sleep membranes BID – twice a day HS – hour of sleep
Pt or Px – patient Color Coding of Catheter BM – bowel movement ht – height Pt or Px – patient Color Coding of Catheter BM – bowel movement ht - height
PT – physical therapy Fr5 – blue Fr8 – yellow BP – blood pressure Hx – history of patient PT – physical therapy Fr5 – blue Fr8 – yellow BP – blood pressure Hx – history of patient
Q or q – every Fr10 – black Fr12 – white BPH – benign prostatic hypertrophy H&H – hematocrit and hemoglobin Q or q – every Fr10 – black Fr12 – white BPH – benign prostatic hypertrophy H&H – hematocrit and hemoglobin
Q 1o – every hour Fr14 – green Fr16 – orange BPR – bathroom privileges IOL – intraocular lens Q 1o – every hour Fr14 – green Fr16 – orange BPR – bathroom privileges IOL – intraocular lens
Q 2o – every 2 hours Fr18 – red BSB – bedside bottle IPPB – intermittent (+) pressure Q 2o – every 2 hours Fr18 – red BSB – bedside bottle IPPB – intermittent (+) pressure
Qd – everyday BT – blood transfusion breathing Qd – everyday BT – blood transfusion breathing
qh – every hour Injection Needles BUN – blood, urea, nitrogen IVF – intravenous fluid qh – every hour Injection Needles BUN – blood, urea, nitrogen IVF – intravenous fluid
QID – four times a day Intradermal 15o Gauge 25, 26, 27 Bx – biopsy IVP – intravenous pylogram QID – four times a day Intradermal 15o Gauge 25, 26, 27 Bx – biopsy IVP – intravenous pylogram
RLE – right lower extremity Subcutaneous 45 o Gauge 24, 25 c – with I&O – incision and drainage RLE – right lower extremity Subcutaneous 45 o Gauge 24, 25 c – with I&O – incision and drainage
RLQ – right lower quadrant Intramuscular 90 o Gauge 21, 22, 23 ca – cancer I&O – intake and output RLQ – right lower quadrant Intramuscular 90 o Gauge 21, 22, 23 ca – cancer I&O – intake and output
R/O – rule out CAD – coronary artery disease IVT – intravenous therapy R/O – rule out CAD – coronary artery disease IVT – intravenous therapy
ROM – range of motion cal – calories KSS – keep set sterile ROM – range of motion cal – calories KSS – keep set sterile
rt – right caps – capsule KUB – kidney, ureter, bladder rt – right caps – capsule KUB – kidney, ureter, bladder
s – without cath – catheter KVO – keep vein open s – without cath – catheter KVO – keep vein open
SD – side drip CBC – complete blood count L – left SD – side drip CBC – complete blood count L - left
SICU – surgical intensive care unit CBG – capillary blood glucose LLE – left lower extremity SICU – surgical intensive care unit CBG – capillary blood glucose LLE – left lower extremity
SOB or DOB – shortness of breath CBR – complete bed rest LLQ – left lower quadrant SOB or DOB – shortness of breath CBR – complete bed rest LLQ – left lower quadrant
Stat – immediately cc – cubic centimeter LMP – last menstrual period Stat – immediately cc – cubic centimeter LMP – last menstrual period
Sx – symptoms cc – chief complain LOC – level of consciousness Sx – symptoms cc – chief complain LOC – level of consciousness
Syr – syrup CCU – critical care unit LP – lumbar puncture Syr – syrup CCU – critical care unit LP – lumbar puncture
^ – one CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation mEq/L – milliequivalent per liter ^ – one CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation mEq/L – milliequivalent per liter
^^ – two C&S – culture & sensitivity MGH – may go home ^^ – two C&S – culture & sensitivity MGH – may go home
Tbsp – tablespoon CSF – cerebrospinal fluid MN – midnight Tbsp – tablespoon CSF – cerebrospinal fluid MN - midnight
T/C – to consume CVA – cardiovascular accident mo – month T/C – to consume CVA – cardiovascular accident mo - month
TID – thrice a day DAT – diet as tolerated N – normal TID – thrice a day DAT – diet as tolerated N - normal
TMJ – temporomandibular jaw D/C – discontinue NGT – nasogastric tube TMJ – temporomandibular jaw D/C – discontinue NGT – nasogastric tube
TOA – time of arrival DOA – dead on arrival Noc – nocturnal TOA – time of arrival DOA – dead on arrival Noc – nocturnal
TPN – total parenteral nutrition Dx – diagnosis NPO – nothing per orem TPN – total parenteral nutrition Dx – diagnosis NPO – nothing per orem
TRP – temperature, pulse, respiration ECG – electrocardiogram NSR – normal sinus rhythm TRP – temperature, pulse, respiration ECG – electrocardiogram NSR – normal sinus rhythm
tsp – teaspoon ED – emergency department NSS – normal saline solution tsp – teaspoon ED – emergency department NSS – normal saline solution

od – once a day TX - traction @ - at EDC – expected date of confinement od – once a day TX - traction @ - at EDC – expected date of confinement
OD – right eye (oculodexter) Tx – treatment ABG – arterial blood glucose EEG – electroencephalogram OD – right eye (oculodexter) Tx – treatment ABG – arterial blood glucose EEG – electroencephalogram
OS – left eye (oculosinister) To or Po – telephone order or ac – before meal FD – fast drip OS – left eye (oculosinister) To or Po – telephone order or ac – before meal FD – fast drip
OU – both eyes phone order AD – right ear FBS – Fasting blood sugar OU – both eyes phone order AD – right ear FBS – Fasting blood sugar
ORIF – open reduction internal fixation ung – ointment adlib – as desired FCTUB – foley catherter to urine bag ORIF – open reduction internal fixation ung – ointment adlib – as desired FCTUB – foley catherter to urine bag
PACU – post-anesthesia care unit VE or IE – vaginal exam or internal exam AM – morning FIO2 – fraction of inspired oxygen PACU – post-anesthesia care unit VE or IE – vaginal exam or internal exam AM – morning FIO2 – fraction of inspired oxygen
pc – after meal VO – verbal order ANST – after negative skin test concentration pc – after meal VO – verbal order ANST – after negative skin test concentration
PFU – please follow up v/s – vital signs AP – antero-posterior FWB – fresh whole blood PFU – please follow up v/s – vital signs AP – antero-posterior FWB – fresh whole blood
PICU – Pediatric intensive care unit WBC – white blood cells ARDS – acute respiratory distress Fx – fracture PICU – Pediatric intensive care unit WBC – white blood cells ARDS – acute respiratory distress Fx – fracture
PM – evening w/c – wheel chair syndrome gal – gallon PM – evening w/c – wheel chair syndrome gal – gallon
PNSS – Plain normal saline solution wt – weight AROM – artificial rapture of membranes gr – grain PNSS – Plain normal saline solution wt – weight AROM – artificial rapture of membranes gr – grain
PO – per orem AS – left ear gtts – drops PO – per orem AS – left ear gtts - drops
PP – post partum Catheter Suctioning ASA – aspirin HAMA – home against medical advice PP – post partum Catheter Suctioning ASA – aspirin HAMA – home against medical advice
PRBC – packed red blood cell Child = Fr8 & Fr10 Adult = Fr12-Fr18 ASAP – as soon as possible Hct – hematocrit PRBC – packed red blood cell Child = Fr8 & Fr10 Adult = Fr12-Fr18 ASAP – as soon as possible Hct - hematocrit
prn – as required or as necessary Male = Fr18 & Fr20 Child = Fr8-Fr10 AU – both ears Hgb – hemoglobin prn – as required or as necessary Male = Fr18 & Fr20 Child = Fr8-Fr10 AU – both ears Hgb - hemoglobin
PROM – premature rapture of Female = Fr14 & Fr16 Infant = Fr5-Fr8 BE – barium enema Hr – hour PROM – premature rapture of Female = Fr14 & Fr16 Infant = Fr5-Fr8 BE – barium enema Hr - hour
membranes BID – twice a day HS – hour of sleep membranes BID – twice a day HS – hour of sleep
Pt or Px – patient Color Coding of Catheter BM – bowel movement ht – height Pt or Px – patient Color Coding of Catheter BM – bowel movement ht - height
PT – physical therapy Fr5 – blue Fr8 – yellow BP – blood pressure Hx – history of patient PT – physical therapy Fr5 – blue Fr8 – yellow BP – blood pressure Hx – history of patient
Q or q – every Fr10 – black Fr12 – white BPH – benign prostatic hypertrophy H&H – hematocrit and hemoglobin Q or q – every Fr10 – black Fr12 – white BPH – benign prostatic hypertrophy H&H – hematocrit and hemoglobin
Q 1o – every hour Fr14 – green Fr16 – orange BPR – bathroom privileges IOL – intraocular lens Q 1o – every hour Fr14 – green Fr16 – orange BPR – bathroom privileges IOL – intraocular lens
Q 2o – every 2 hours Fr18 – red BSB – bedside bottle IPPB – intermittent (+) pressure Q 2o – every 2 hours Fr18 – red BSB – bedside bottle IPPB – intermittent (+) pressure
Qd – everyday BT – blood transfusion breathing Qd – everyday BT – blood transfusion breathing
qh – every hour Injection Needles BUN – blood, urea, nitrogen IVF – intravenous fluid qh – every hour Injection Needles BUN – blood, urea, nitrogen IVF – intravenous fluid
QID – four times a day Intradermal 15o Gauge 25, 26, 27 Bx – biopsy IVP – intravenous pylogram QID – four times a day Intradermal 15o Gauge 25, 26, 27 Bx – biopsy IVP – intravenous pylogram
RLE – right lower extremity Subcutaneous 45 o Gauge 24, 25 c – with I&O – incision and drainage RLE – right lower extremity Subcutaneous 45 o Gauge 24, 25 c – with I&O – incision and drainage
RLQ – right lower quadrant Intramuscular 90 o Gauge 21, 22, 23 ca – cancer I&O – intake and output RLQ – right lower quadrant Intramuscular 90 o Gauge 21, 22, 23 ca – cancer I&O – intake and output
R/O – rule out CAD – coronary artery disease IVT – intravenous therapy R/O – rule out CAD – coronary artery disease IVT – intravenous therapy
ROM – range of motion cal – calories KSS – keep set sterile ROM – range of motion cal – calories KSS – keep set sterile
rt – right caps – capsule KUB – kidney, ureter, bladder rt – right caps – capsule KUB – kidney, ureter, bladder
s – without cath – catheter KVO – keep vein open s – without cath – catheter KVO – keep vein open
SD – side drip CBC – complete blood count L – left SD – side drip CBC – complete blood count L - left
SICU – surgical intensive care unit CBG – capillary blood glucose LLE – left lower extremity SICU – surgical intensive care unit CBG – capillary blood glucose LLE – left lower extremity
SOB or DOB – shortness of breath CBR – complete bed rest LLQ – left lower quadrant SOB or DOB – shortness of breath CBR – complete bed rest LLQ – left lower quadrant
Stat – immediately cc – cubic centimeter LMP – last menstrual period Stat – immediately cc – cubic centimeter LMP – last menstrual period
Sx – symptoms cc – chief complain LOC – level of consciousness Sx – symptoms cc – chief complain LOC – level of consciousness
Syr – syrup CCU – critical care unit LP – lumbar puncture Syr – syrup CCU – critical care unit LP – lumbar puncture
^ – one CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation mEq/L – milliequivalent per liter ^ – one CPR – cardiopulmonary resuscitation mEq/L – milliequivalent per liter
^^ – two C&S – culture & sensitivity MGH – may go home ^^ – two C&S – culture & sensitivity MGH – may go home
Tbsp – tablespoon CSF – cerebrospinal fluid MN – midnight Tbsp – tablespoon CSF – cerebrospinal fluid MN - midnight
T/C – to consume CVA – cardiovascular accident mo – month T/C – to consume CVA – cardiovascular accident mo - month
TID – thrice a day DAT – diet as tolerated N – normal TID – thrice a day DAT – diet as tolerated N - normal
TMJ – temporomandibular jaw D/C – discontinue NGT – nasogastric tube TMJ – temporomandibular jaw D/C – discontinue NGT – nasogastric tube
TOA – time of arrival DOA – dead on arrival Noc – nocturnal TOA – time of arrival DOA – dead on arrival Noc – nocturnal
TPN – total parenteral nutrition Dx – diagnosis NPO – nothing per orem TPN – total parenteral nutrition Dx – diagnosis NPO – nothing per orem
TRP – temperature, pulse, respiration ECG – electrocardiogram NSR – normal sinus rhythm TRP – temperature, pulse, respiration ECG – electrocardiogram NSR – normal sinus rhythm
tsp – teaspoon ED – emergency department NSS – normal saline solution tsp – teaspoon ED – emergency department NSS – normal saline solution
Number 250 mL 500 mL 1000 mL
of Hours gtts/min µgtts/min cc/hr gtts/min µgtts/min cc/hr gtts/min µgtts/min cc/hr
4 17 62 62 31 125 125 63 250 250
5 12 50 50 25 100 100 50 200 200
6 10 41 41 20 83 83 42 167 167
7 9 36 36 18 71 71 36 143 143
8 9 31 31 16 62 62 31 125 125
9 7 28 28 14 56 56 28 111 111
10 6 25 25 12 50 50 25 100 100
11 6 23 23 11 44 44 23 91 91
12 5 21 21 10 42 42 21 83 83
13 5 19 19 10 40 40 18 77 77
14 4 18 18 8 36 36 18 71 71
15 4 17 17 8 33 33 17 66 66
16 4 16 16 7 31 31 16 62 62
17 4 15 15 7 29 29 15 59 59
18 3 14 14 7 28 28 14 56 56
19 3 13 13 6 26 26 13 53 53
20 3 12 12 6 25 25 13 50 50
21 3 12 12 6 24 24 12 48 48
22 3 12 12 6 24 24 12 46 46
23 3 12 12 5 22 22 11 44 44
24 3 10 10 5 21 21 10 42 42