Medical Abbreviations

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A life-saving procedure used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

Immediately: A term used in medical settings to indicate that something should be done without delay.

Myocardial Infarction: Commonly known as a heart attack, it occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.

Physical Therapy: A treatment method aimed at improving physical function and mobility.

Registered Nurse: A healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and licensing to provide patient care.

Blood Pressure: The pressure of circulating blood on the walls of blood vessels, measured in mmHg.

Intravenous: A method of delivering fluids and medications directly into a vein.

Do Not Resuscitate: A legal order to withhold CPR or advanced cardiac life support in the event of cardiac arrest.

Nil Per Os: A medical instruction meaning 'nothing by mouth,' indicating that a patient should not eat or drink.

Complete Blood Count: A common blood test that evaluates overall health and detects a variety of disorders.