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What does I&D stand for?
What does I&O stand for?
intake and output
What does ICCU stand for?
intensive coronary care unit
What does ICD stand for?
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What does ICU stand for?
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What does ID stand for?
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What does IDDM stand for?
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What does IH stand for?
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What does IM stand for?
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What does imp stand for?
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What does in stand for?
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What does inf stand for?
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What does ing stand for?
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What does inj stand for?
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What does int stand for?
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What does IPPB stand for?
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What does irr or irrig stand for?
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What does Isol stand for?
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Study Notes
Medical Abbreviations and Their Meanings
- I&D: Refers to incision and drainage, a surgical procedure to remove pus or other fluids.
- I&O: Stands for intake and output, a measurement of fluid balance in patients.
- ICCU: Abbreviation for intensive coronary care unit, a specialized area for patients with severe heart conditions.
- ICD: Represents the international classification of diseases, used for diagnostic coding of diseases and health conditions.
- ICU: Short for intensive care unit, a critical care area for patients requiring constant monitoring and support.
- ID: Denotes intradermal, a method of injection that delivers medication into the dermis layer of the skin.
- IDDM: Refers to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, a type of diabetes requiring insulin administration.
- IH: Stands for infectious hepatitis, a contagious liver infection caused by several viruses.
- IM: Indicates intramuscular, a route of injection delivering medication into the muscle.
- imp: Abbreviation for impression, often referring to a preliminary assessment or diagnosis.
- in: Represents inch, a unit of measurement commonly used for height and length in medical charts.
- inf: Can mean infusion (introducing a liquid into a vein), inferior (position in anatomy), or infection (the invasion of the body by pathogens).
- ing: Signifies inguinal, relating to the groin area, often discussed in anatomical terms.
- inj: Stands for injection, a common method of delivering medications or vaccines.
- int: Abbreviation for internal or interior, often used in anatomical or procedural contexts.
- IPPB: Refers to intermittent positive pressure breathing, a therapy used to assist patients with breathing.
- irr, irrig: Denotes irrigation, a procedure for washing out a wound or body cavity.
- Isol, isol: Abbreviation for isolation, a practice in healthcare to prevent the spread of infection.
- IT: Stands for inhalation therapy, a treatment involving the inhalation of medication.
- IUD: Represents intrauterine device, a contraceptive device placed inside the uterus.
- IV: Indicates intravenous, referring to the administration of fluids or medications directly into the bloodstream.
- IVP: Stands for intravenous pyelogram, a diagnostic imaging test used to visualize the kidneys and urinary tract.
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