5-HT | 5-hydroxytryptamine |
ABG | arterial blood gas |
AC | assist control |
ACE | angiotensin-converting enzyme |
ACV | assist control ventilation |
ADP | adenosine diphosphate |
AED | automated external defibrillator |
AF | atrial fibrillation |
AFE | amniotic fluid embolism |
AICD | automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillator |
ALS | advanced life support, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
AML | amyotrophic lateral sclerosis |
AP | accessory pathway |
APH | antepartum haemorrhage |
APO | acute pulmonary oedema |
APTT | or aPTT activated partial thromboplastin time |
ARB | angiotensin II receptor blocker |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
ARM | artificial rupture of the membranes |
ARNI | angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor |
AS | aortic valve stenosis |
ASD | atrial septal defect |
ASIS | anterior superior iliac spine |
AST | aspartate aminotransferase |
ATLS | advanced trauma life support |
AVM | arterio-venous malformation |
AVNRT | atrioventricular nodal re-entrant tachycardia |
AVRT | atrioventricular re-entrant tachycardia |
BAEPs | brainstem auditory evoked potentials |
BBB | blood–brain barrier |
BE | base excess |
BIH | benign intracranial hypertension |
BiPAP | bi-level positive airway pressure |
BIS | bispectral index monitoring system |
BLM | bleomycin |
BLS | basic life support |
BMS | bare metal stents |
BNP | brain natriuretic peptide |
BNP | B-type natriuretic peptide |
BPB | brachial plexus block |
BPF | bronchopleural fistula |
BSA | body surface area |
CABG | coronary artery bypass graft(s) |
CAD | coronary artery disease |
CAS | coronary artery stent |
CAVM | cerebral arterio-venous malformation |
CBD | cannabidiol |
CCA | common carotid artery |
CCF | congestive cardiac failure |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CHD | congenital heart disease |
CICO | Can’t intubate, can’t oxygenate |
CK | creatine kinase |
CMV | controlled mandatory ventilation |
CMV | cytomegalovirus |
CN | cyanide |
CO | cardiac output |
COMT | catechol-O-methyl transferase |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
COX | cyclo-oxygenase |
CP | cervical plexus |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CPK | creatine phosphokinase |
CPP | cerebral perfusion pressure |
CPP | coronary perfusion pressure |
CrCl | creatinine clearance |
CRT | cardiac resynchronisation therapy |
CS | Caesarean section |
CSE | combined spinal epidural |
CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
CSL | compound sodium lactate |
CUSA | Cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator |
CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
CVP | central venous pressure |
CVS | cardiovascular system |
CVST | cerebral venous sinus thrombosis |
DAPT | dual antiplatelet therapy |
DCM | dilated cardiomyopathy |
DES | drug-eluting stents |
DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
DILV | double inlet left ventricle |
DKA | diabetic ketoacidosis |
DLCO | diffusing capacity of lungs for carbon monoxide |
DLT | double lumen tube |
DM | diabetes mellitus |
DN | dibucaine number |
DORV | double outlet right ventricle |
DTI | direct thrombin inhibitor |
DVT/PE | deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolus |
ECG | electrocardiography |
ECMO | extra corporeal membrane oxygenation |
EDS | Ehlers–Danlos syndrome |
EEG | electroencephalograph |
EJV | external jugular vein |
ER | extended release |
ERS | emergency response system |
ERV | expiratory reserve volume |
ESP | erector spinae plane |
ET | endotracheal |
EXIT | ex utero intrapartum treatment |
FDPs | fibrin degradation products |
FEIBA-NF | factor VIII inhibitor bypassing activity |
FES | fat embolism syndrome |
FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
FIB | fascia iliaca block |
FO | foramen ovale |
FOB | fibre-optic bronchoscope |
FONA | front of neck access |
FRC | functional respiratory capacity |
G6PD | glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase |
GA | general anaesthesia |
GCS | Glasgow coma score |
GFR | glomerular filtration rate |
GTN | glyceryl trinitrate |
h | hour |
HAE | hereditary angioedema |
HB | heart block |
HbC | haemoglobin C |
HbE | haemoglobin E |
HbH | haemoglobin H |
HbS | haemoglobin S |
HCM | hypertrophic cardiomyopathy |
HFNC | high-flow nasal cannula |
HFNO/ | high-flow nasal oxygen/ |
HHS | hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state |
HIT | heparin-induced thrombocytopenia |
HOCM | hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy |
IAP | intra-abdominal pressure |
IBW | ideal body weight |
IC | inspiratory capacity |
IHD | ischaemic heart disease |
IJV | internal jugular vein |
IM | intramuscular |
INR | international normalised ratio |
IO | intraosseous |
IOP | intraocular pressure |
IR | immediate release |
IRV | inspiratory reserve volume |
ITP | immune thrombocytopenic purpura |
IUFR | intrauterine fetal resuscitation |
IV | intravenous |
IVC | inferior vena cava |
IVIG | intravenous immunoglobulin |
IVT | intracranial venous thrombosis |
JVP | jugular venous pressure |
KCCT | kaolin-cephalin clotting time |
LA | left atrium |
LA | local anaesthetic |
LBBB | left bundle branch block |
LDH | lactate dehydrogenase |
LFV | liberation from ventilation |
LMA | laryngeal mask airway |
LMWH | low-molecular-weight heparin |
LOC | level of consciousness |
LOR | loss of resistance |
LP | lumbar puncture |
LQTS | long QT syndrome |
LRS | lactated Ringer’s solution |
LSO | Laser Safety Officer |
LV | left ventricle |
LVEF | left ventricular ejection fraction |
LVOT | left ventricular outflow tract |
MAC | minimum alveolar concentration |
MAP | mean arterial pressure |
MAT | multifocal atrial tachycardia |
max | maximum |
MD | mitochondrial disease |
MD | muscular dystrophy |
MELAS | mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes syndrome |
MEP | motor evoked potential |
MET | metabolic equivalent of task |
MetHb | methaemoglobin, methaemoglobinaemia |
MG | myasthenia gravis |
MH | malignant hyperthermia |
MI | myocardial infarction |
min | minute |
MMR | masseter muscle rigidity |
MMS | mediastinal mass syndrome |
MND | motor neurone disease |
MR | magnetic resonance |
MR | mitral valve regurgitation, modified release (of drug) |
MRA | mineral corticoid receptor antagonist |
MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
MS | mitral valve stenosis |
MS | multiple sclerosis |
MTP | massive transfusion protocol |
MV | minute ventilation |
MVP | mitral valve prolapse |
NA | noradrenaline |
NBCA | n-butyl cyanoacrylate |
NCTs | narrow complex tachycardias |
NDNMBD | non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking drug |
NGT | nasogastric tube |
NIV | non-invasive ventilation |
NK1 | neurokinin-1 |
NMBDs | neuromuscular blocking drugs |
NMDA | N-methyl-D-aspartate |
NMJ | neuromuscular junction |
NMS | neuroleptic malignant syndrome |
NOAC | non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant drug |
NPPO | negative pressure pulmonary oedema |
NSAID | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
NSTEMI | non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarction |
NT-proBNP | N-terminal-pro b-type natriuretic peptide |
OCP | oral contraceptive pill |
OI | osteogenesis imperfecta |
OLV | one lung ventilation |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnoea |
PAF | platelet activating factor |
PAI | plasminogen activator inhibitor |
PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
PCC | prothrombin complex concentrate |
PCEA | patient-controlled epidural anaesthesia |
PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
PCV | pressure-controlled ventilation |
PD | Parkinson’s disease |
PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
PDE | phosphodiesterase |
PDPH | post-dural puncture headache |
PE | pulmonary embolism |
PEA | pulseless electrical activity |
PEEP | peak end expiratory pressure |
PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
PFO | patent foramen ovale |
PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
PIEB | programmed intermittent epidural bolus |
PIP | peak inspiratory pressure |
PONV | postoperative nausea and vomiting |
POTS | postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome |
PP | placenta praevia |
PP | pulse pressure |
PPH | postpartum haemorrhage |
Pplat | plateau pressure |
PRVC | pressure-regulated volume control mode ventilation |
PS | pressure support |
PS | pulmonary stenosis |
PSVT | paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
PT | prothrombin time |
PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
PV | polycythaemia vera |
PVD | pulmonary vascular disease or peripheral vascular disease, depending on context |
PVR | peripheral vascular resistance |
PVR | pulmonary vascular resistance |
q | every |
RA | right atrium |
RBBB | right bundle branch block |
RBC | red blood cells |
RE | response entropy |
Rh | Rhesus factor |
RIC | rapid infusion catheter |
ROSC | return of spontaneous circulation |
RR | respiratory rate |
RSBI | rapid shallow breathing index |
RSI | rapid sequence induction |
rtPA | recombinant tissue plasminogen activator |
RV | residual volume |
RV | right ventricle |
RVOT | right ventricular outflow tract |
s | second |
SA | sinoatrial node |
SAB | subarachnoid block |
SAH | subarachnoid haemorrhage |
SANRT | sinoatrial nodal re-entrant tachycardia |
SBP | systolic blood pressure |
SBT | spontaneous breathing trial |
SCD | sickle cell disease |
SCM | sternocleidomastoid |
SCT | sickle cell trait |
SE | state entropy |
SEM | systolic ejection murmur |
SFA | superficial femoral artery |
SFV | superficial femoral vein |
sGC | soluble guanylate cyclase |
SGLT2 | sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 |
SIADH | syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone secretion |
SIMV | synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation |
SIRS | systemic inflammatory response syndrome |
SNP | sodium nitroprusside |
SPG | sphenopalatine ganglion |
SQTS | short QT syndrome |
SR | sarcoplasmic reticulum, sustained release (of drug) |
SR | sinus rhythm |
SR | sustained-release tablet |
SSEPs | somatosensory evoked potentials |
SSS | sick sinus syndrome |
STEMI | ST segment elevation myocardial infarction |
STIG | steerable pre-curved intubating guide |
subcut | subcutaneous |
SV | stroke volume |
SVC | superior vena cava |
SVCS | superior vena cava syndrome |
SVR | systemic vascular resistance |
SVT | supraventricular tachycardia |
TACO | transfusion-associated circulatory overload |
TAP | transversus abdominis plane |
TAPVR | total anomalous pulmonary vascular return |
TAVI | transcatheter aortic valve implantation |
TBSA | total body surface area |
TBV | total blood volume |
TCAR | trans-carotid arterial revascularisation |
TCI | target-controlled infusion |
TCR | trigeminal cardiac reflex/trigeminocardiac reflex |
TF | tissue factor |
TGA | transposition of the great arteries |
TGV | transposition of the great vessels |
THC | tetrahydrocannabinol |
THRIVE | transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange |
THRIVE | transnasal humidified rapid-insufflation ventilatory exchange |
TI | tricuspid incompetence |
TIVA | total intravenous anaesthesia |
TLC | total lung capacity |
TOE | transoesophageal echocardiography |
ToF | Tetralogy of Fallot |
tPA | tissue plasminogen activator |
TR | therapeutic range |
TR | tricuspid regurgitation |
TRALI | transfusion-related acute lung injury |
TRIM | transfusion-related immunomodulation |
TS | tricuspid stenosis |
TSH | thyroid-stimulating hormone |
TT | thrombin time |
TTP | thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura |
TURP | trans-urethral resection of prostate |
TV | tidal volume |
TVE | total vascular exclusion |
TXA | tranexamic acid |
UACR | urine albumin-to-creatine ratio |
UO | urine output |
VCV | volume-controlled ventilation |
VF | ventricular fibrillation |
VSD | ventricular septal defect |
VT | ventricular tachycardia |
VTE | venous thromboembolism |
VVECMO | veno-venous ECMO |
VWD | von Willebrand disease |
VWF | von Willebrand factor |
WCC | white cell count |
WPW | Wolff–Parkinson–White (syndrome) |
y | year(s) |