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Strange acronyms
Would like to know what some strange acronyms mean in some medical notes. Firstly I have "DNR - getting worse". Naturally this cannot refer to "Do Not Resuscitate" particularly since in this case no such order applies.
Also, "SIR Dr. Phan".
Also PN/PV.
Also IWR (with reference to liver function).
Also D/E or O/E with regard to affect.
Also, "SIR Dr. Phan".
Also PN/PV.
Also IWR (with reference to liver function).
Also D/E or O/E with regard to affect.
Hello Capegirl,
I found a medical acronym file that has some if not all of the acronyms you inquired about. For instance, O/E means On Examination; PN means Poorly Nourished; PV means Plasma Volume or Peripheral Vascular.
Here is the link so you can check it out:
http://www.jdmd.com/glossary/medabbr.pdf
Good luck,
Barbie
I found a medical acronym file that has some if not all of the acronyms you inquired about. For instance, O/E means On Examination; PN means Poorly Nourished; PV means Plasma Volume or Peripheral Vascular.
Here is the link so you can check it out:
http://www.jdmd.com/glossary/medabbr.pdf
Good luck,
Barbie
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