PCTtiff Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey, I was wondering if anyone could give me some 'translations' to some of the abbreviations used in EMS writing. I know (and took) medical terminology, but EMS abbrevs bug me cause I can find them NO where! Here's some of the ones I'm wondering about: HTN - ? Hx - History? Fx - Injury? Tx - Treatment? Rx - meds? R/O - ? CVA - cerebrovascular accident (stroke) HR - heart rate? BGL - bilingual? blood glucose level? There are more, but I can't remember them at the moment. If anyone could elaborate, or give me as many as they know, that'd be great! Another question, what are some of the most seen injuries or medical problems in EMS? Each, I know, has their own opinion and I'd love to hear all of them! Thanks alot! God bless, Tiff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERDoc Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hey, I was wondering if anyone could give me some 'translations' to some of the abbreviations used in EMS writing. I know (and took) medical terminology, but EMS abbrevs bug me cause I can find them NO where! Here's some of the ones I'm wondering about: HTN - ? Hx - History? Fx - Injury? Tx - Treatment? Rx - meds? R/O - ? CVA - cerebrovascular accident (stroke) HR - heart rate? BGL - bilingual? blood glucose level? There are more, but I can't remember them at the moment. If anyone could elaborate, or give me as many as they know, that'd be great! Another question, what are some of the most seen injuries or medical problems in EMS? Each, I know, has their own opinion and I'd love to hear all of them! Thanks alot! God bless, Tiff htn-hypertension hx-history fx-fracture tx-treatment (could also mean transport in some EMS circles) rx-meds, prescription r/o-rule out as in rule out MI cva-cerebrovascular accident (stroke) hr-heart rate bgl-blood glucose level As far as what the most common call/complaint it all depends on your pt population/location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 ...what are some of the most seen injuries or medical problems in EMS? Back pain and neck pain. Chest pain and abdominal pain. Pain all over. Headaches. Weakness. Fevers. Difficulty breathing. Altered mental status. Unconsciousness. Nausea and vomiting. Fractured hip. Fractured ankle. Head lacerations. Hand lacerations. That's the most common complaints. As you can see, EMT school doesn't hardly prepare you for any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS-Cat Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Please don't forget the classic c/o: JDFR <Just Don't Feel Right> and the ped equivalent JAR <Just Ain't Right>. :wink: {Currently dealing with my cat and his 'DAR' phase. <Don't Act Right>} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerpcp Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Abdo pain x 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaidpatrol Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Abdo pain x 2 weeks. Shorten it up more. abd pn. x 2 wk. "Medic 1: dsp to a med/emerg, found pt LRCBT in bed. 27 y/o/m, c/c, abd pn. x 8 hrs (-) n&v, (+) blood in stool, vitals w/n/l., abd s/tndr on palp RLQ, (-) dstn, fvr x 4 hrs, ALS Intv: IV NS/rate @ 30/min, O2 4 LPM/NasCan, bgl 92, . Tx to CHP." dsp: dispatch med: ical emerg: ency pt: Patient LRCBT: Lateral Recumbent y/o/m: year old male abd: omen pn: Pain hrs: Hours (-): Negative (+): Positive w/n/l: With in Normal Limits s/nt: Soft-Non Tender tndr: Tender palp: Palpation RLQ: Right Lower Quadrant dstn: Distention fvr: Fever Intv: Intervention IV: Obvious NS: Normal Saline Nascan: Nasal Cannula Tx: Transport (or treatment) depends how you employ it CHP: Hospital Abbreviations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptemt Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Here is a previously posted handy site called ER Glossary http://www.ssgfx.com/CP2020/medtech/glossary/er.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridryder 911 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Thanks, I knew I had posted it somewhere.... Be safe, R/R 911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Dust wrote: Back pain and neck pain. Chest pain and abdominal pain. Pain all over. Headaches. Weakness. Fevers. Difficulty breathing. Altered mental status. Unconsciousness. Nausea and vomiting. Fractured hip. Fractured ankle. Head lacerations. Hand lacerations. That's the most common complaints. As you can see, EMT school doesn't hardly prepare you for any of that. Sure it does! I experienced most of those on the way to classes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winyan Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 TN - ? Hx - History? Fx - Injury? Tx - Treatment Rx - meds (prescriptions) R/O - Rule Out CVA - cerebrovascular accident (stroke) HR - heart rate BGL - bilingual? blood glucose level? Others I will check later, when I'm back from the library. win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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