Medic Alert Bracelet Abbreviations
Abbreviations of medical conditions make it easier for first-aid teams to do their job.
Medical abbreviations can save patients’ lives. To help paramedics quickly write on the bracelet:
Health situation
Drugs taken
Food allergy
Name
Blood group
LUNG-PULMONARY
ABCD (airway breathing circulation disability)
ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome)
ASTHMA-INHALER
BAIAE (bronchial asthma in acute exacerbation)
CCS (cortisteroids)
CCS (cortisteroids)
CF (cystic fibrosis)
CLRD (chronic lung disease)
CLRD (chronic lung disease)
COAD (chronic obstructive airways disease)
COLD (chronic obstructive lung disease)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
CORD (chronic obstructive respiratory disease)
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
DNI (do not intubate)
CORD (chronic obstructive respiratory disease)
CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure)
DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
DNI (do not intubate)
DOB (difficulty of breathing)
DPLD (diffuse parenchymal lung disease)
IMV (intermittent mandatory ventilation)
OSA (obstructive sleep apnea)
PA (pulmonary artery)
PAH (pulmonary arterial hypertension)
PCWP (pulmonary capillary wedge pressure)
PE (pulmonary embolism)
PF (pulmonary fibrosis)
PF (pulmonary fibrosis)
PH (pulmonary hypertension)
PI (pulmonary insufficiency)
PVR (pulmonary valve replacement)
PI (pulmonary insufficiency)
PVR (pulmonary valve replacement)
RDS (respiratory distress syndrome)
SAD (small airways disease)
SARC (sarcoidosis)
SAD (small airways disease)
SARC (sarcoidosis)
SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome)
TB (tuberculin, tuberculosis)
TOF (tetralogy of fallot)
TOF (tetralogy of fallot)
TX (transplant)
URI (upper respiratory infection)
OTHER CONDITIONS/DISEASES
ABI (acquired brain injury)
AHF (antihemophilic factor)
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
AHF (antihemophilic factor)
AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)
ALPS (autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome)
ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
ANA (anaphylaxis)
ANA (anaphylaxis)
ANEMIA
ARMD (age-related macular degeneration)
AS (asperger syndrome)
AUTISM
AS (asperger syndrome)
AUTISM
BAD (bipolar affective disorder)
BD (bipolar disorder, Buerger disease)
BMS (bone marrow suppression)
BMT (bone marrow transplant)
BPAD (bipolar affective disorder)
BPD (borderline personality disorder)
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
BTKR (bilateral total knee replacement)
BTKR (bilateral total knee replacement)
CELIAC DISEASE
CAH (chronic active hepatitis)
CBI (continuous bladder irrigation)
CBS (chronic brain syndrome)
CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy)
CD8 (cytotoxic cells)
CD (Crohn’s disease)
CH (congenital hypothyroidism)
CIMF (chronic idiopathic myelofibrosis)
CIN (cervical intraepithelial neoplasia)
COLD (chronic obstructive lung disease)
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
CP (cerebral palsy)
CREST (calcinosis, Raynaud phenomenon, esophageal dysfunction, sclerodactyly, telangiectasia)
CTD (connective tissue disease)
CVID (common variable immunodeficiency)
DBS (deep brain stimulation)
DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)
DJD (degenerative joint disease)
DNI (do not intubate)
DM (dermatomyositis) Spell out is better
DNI (do not intubate)
DM (dermatomyositis) Spell out is better
DS Down syndrome
DTS (delirium tremens)
DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
FAP (familial adenomatous polyposis)
FACTOR II (prothrombin deficiency)
FACTOR V (factor V leiden)
F5 (coagulation factor V)
FVL (factor V leiden)
FACTOR VIII (antihemophilic factor)
FACTOR II (prothrombin deficiency)
FACTOR V (factor V leiden)
F5 (coagulation factor V)
FVL (factor V leiden)
FACTOR VIII (antihemophilic factor)
GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
GI (gastrointestinal)
ID (intellectually disabled)
HFA (high functioning autism)
ID (intellectually disabled)
HFA (high functioning autism)
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
HSV (herpes simplex virus)
HAV (hepatitis A virus)
HBV (hepatitis B virus)
HCV (hepatitis C virus)
HD (hodgkin disease, huntington’s disease)
HDV (hepatitis D)
HO (heterotopic ossification)
HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
HO (heterotopic ossification)
HRT (hormone replacement therapy)
HSV (herpes simplex virus)
HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome)
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
ID (intellectually disabled)
IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
ID (intellectually disabled)
IH (infectious hepatitis)
ITP Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
IOP (intraocular pressure)
JRA (juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
KTS (Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome)
KTS (Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome)
LE (lupus erythematosus)
MAHA (microangiopathic hemolytic anemia)
MBD (minimal brain dysfunction)
MD (muscular dystrophy)
MDD (major depressive disorder)
MDD (major depressive disorder)
MDS (myleodyplastic syndrome)
MG (myasthenia gravis)
MS (mitral stenosis; multiple sclerosis)
MY (myopia)
NMS (neuroleptic malignant syndrome)
NUEROPOTHY
OA (osteoarthritis)
OBS (organic brain syndrome)
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
OP (osteoporosis)
PAN (polyarteritis nodosa)
PCS (post-concussion syndrome)
PCS (post-concussion syndrome)
PD (parkinson disease)
PDD (pervasive developmental disorders)
PDD (pervasive developmental disorders)
PPD (postpartum depression)
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
RA (rheumatoid arthritis)
RNY (Roux-en-Y)
RNY (Roux-en-Y)
RPMS (relapsing-progressive multiple sclerosis)
RRMS (relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis)
SBE (subacute bacterial endocarditis)
SCD (sickle-cell disease)
SCI (spinal cord injury)
SCID (severe combined immunodeficiency)
SDD (specific developmental disorders)
SDD (specific developmental disorders)
SJS (Stevens-Johnson syndrome)
SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus)
SPMS (secondary progressive multiple sclerosis)
SS (Sjogren Syndrome)
SSA (Sjogren Syndrome)
SSB (Sjogren Syndrome)
SS (Sjogren Syndrome)
SSA (Sjogren Syndrome)
SSB (Sjogren Syndrome)
STD (sexually transmitted disease)
TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy)
TIA (mini stroke)
THR (total hip replacement)
TKR (total knee replacement)
TTP (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura)
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate)
UC (ulcerative colitis)
VNS (vagus nerve stimulation)
VTE (venous thromboembolism)
VTE (venous thromboembolism)
VWD (von willebrand disease, ventral wall defect)
VWF (von willebrand factor)
WG (wegener’s granulomatosis)
WPW (wolff–parkinson–white syndrome)
ZE (Zollinger-Ellison)
BLOOD THINNERS
ON BLOOD THINNER
ON COUMADIN
ON ELIQUIS
ON PLAVIX
ON WAFARIN
HEART
AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm)
AAI (acute arterial insufficiency)
AAI (acute arterial insufficiency)
ACE (angiotensin-converting enzyme)
ADO (amplatzer duct occluder)
ADO (amplatzer duct occluder)
AFIB (atrial fibrillation)
AFIB/FL (atrial fibrillation-flutter)
AFIB W/LBBB (atrial fibrillation with left bundle branch block)
AHD (arteriosclerotic heart disease)
AI (aortic insufficiency)
AICD (automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator)
AMI (acute myocardial infarction)
AMIO (amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent)
AMIO (amiodarone is an antiarrhythmic agent)
APC (atrial premature contraction)
AR (aortic regurgitation)
ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
AR (aortic regurgitation)
ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
ARVC (arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy)
ARVD (arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia)
AS (aortic stenosis)
ASCAD (arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease)
ASCVD (atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease)
ASHD (atherosclerotic heart disease)
ASD (atrial septal defect)
ASH (arteriosclerotic heart disease)
AVM (arteriovenous malformation)
AVP (aortic valve prolaps)
AVS (aortic valve stenosis)
AVR (aortic valve replacement)
ß-BLOCKER (beta-blocker)
ß-BLOCKER (beta-blocker)
BP (blood pressure, biological prosthesis)
BRADY (bradycardia)
BTS (bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome)
CA (cardiac arrest)
BRADY (bradycardia)
BTS (bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome)
CA (cardiac arrest)
CAA (coronary artery aneurysm)
CABG (coronary artery bypass graft)
CABP (coronary artery bypass procedure)
CAD (coronary artery disease, carotid artery disease)
CAG (coronary artery graft)
CAS (carotid angioplasty and stenting)
CCF (congestive cardiac failure)
CHF (chronic heart failure)
CHD (congenital heart disease)
CRT (cardiac resynchronization therapy)
CRT (cardiac resynchronization therapy)
CRT-D (cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillator)
CRT-P (cardiac resynchronization therapy pacemaker)
CSD (cardiac support device)
CVC (central venous catheter)
CVD (cardiovascular disease)
CVP (central venous pressure)
DHF (diastolic heart failure)
DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)
HBP (high blood pressure)
HF (heart failure)
HASHD (hypertensive arteriosclerotic heart disease)
HOCM: (hypertrophic obstructive cardimyopathy)
HOTN (hypotension)
HTN (hypertension)
HTVD (hypertensive vascular disease)
ICD (implantable cardioverter defibrillator)
ICM (ischemic cardiomyopathy)
IDC (idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy)
IHD (ischemic heart disease)
IHSS (idiopathic hypertropic subaortic stenosis)
IPG (implantable pulse generator, pacemaker)
ISH (isolated systolic hypertension)
LAD (left anterior descending – referring to a coronary artery)
LAD (left anterior descending – referring to a coronary artery)
LHM (latitude heart monitor)
LBBB (left bundle branch block)
LBP (low blood pressure)
LBP (low blood pressure)
LVAD (left ventricular assist device)
LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy)
MAT (multifocal atrial tachycardia)
MAT (multifocal atrial tachycardia)
MI (myocardial infarction)
MP (mechanical prosthesis-heart)
MV (mitral valve)
MVP (mitral valve prolapse)
MVPS (mitral valve prolapse syndrome)
MVR (mitral valve replacement)
NCC (noncompaction cardiomyopathy)
NCS (neuro-cardiogenic syncope)
NTG (nitroglycerin)
NTG (nitroglycerin)
PA (pulmonary artery, psoriatic arthritis)
PAB (premature atrial beats)
PAC (premature atrial complex)
PAD (peripheral arterial disease)
PAH (pulmonary arterial hypertension)
PAT (paroxysymal atrial tachycardia)
PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
PDA (patent ductus arteriosus)
PM (pacemaker)
PMT (pacemaker mediated tachycardia)
PSVT (paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia)
POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome)
PRBCs (packed red blood cells)
PPM (permanent pacemaker)
PVC (premature ventricular contraction)
PVD (peripheral vascular disease)
PVI (peripheral vascular insufficiency)
PVI (peripheral vascular insufficiency)
PVR (peripheral vascular replacement)
RAD (right atrial axis deviation)
RAE (right atrial enlargement)
RAL (right atrial)
RBBB (right bundle branch block)
RBBB (right bundle branch block)
RHD (rheumatic heart disease)
RVF (right ventricular failure)
RVL (right ventricle)
RVH (right ventricular hypertrophy)
RVR (rapid ventricular, tachycardia)
SARC (sarcoidosis)
SARC (sarcoidosis)
SBP (systolic blood pressure)
SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection)
SHF (systolic heart failure)
S-ICD (subcutaneous implantable defibrillator)
STENT (small mesh tube used to open narrow or weak arteries)
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
TAA (thoracic aortic aneurysm)
SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection)
SHF (systolic heart failure)
S-ICD (subcutaneous implantable defibrillator)
STENT (small mesh tube used to open narrow or weak arteries)
SVT (supraventricular tachycardia)
TAA (thoracic aortic aneurysm)
TACHY (tachyarrhythmia, tachycardia)
TIA (transient ischemic attack)
TOF (tetralogy of fallot, or large VSD)
TOF (tetralogy of fallot, or large VSD)
TX (transplant)
VAD (ventricular assist device)
VF (ventricular fibrillation)
VPC (ventricular premature contraction)
VSD (ventricular septal defect)
VT (ventricular tachycardia)
VVS (vaso-vagal syncope)
CANCER
5-FU (5-fluorouracil)
6-MP (6-mercaptopurine)
6-TG (6-thioguanine)
AA (anaplastic anaemia)
ABC (advanced breast cancer)
ABVD (adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine – Hodgkin’s chemo)
ACA (acinic cell carcinoma)
ABVD (adriamycin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine – Hodgkin’s chemo)
ACA (acinic cell carcinoma)
ALL (acute lymphocytic leukemia)
ALCL (anaplastic large-cell lymphoma)
AML (acute myelogenous leukemia)
AMKL (acute megakaryocytic leukemia)
ANLL (acute non-lymphatic leukaemia)
B-ALL (b-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia)
BCC (basal cell carcinoma)
CA (cancer)
CGL (chronic granulocytic leukemia)
CIS (carcinoma in situ)
CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia)
CML (chronic myelogenous leukemia)
CMML (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia)
CRC (colorectal carcinoma)
CT (chemotherapy)
CTCL (cutaneous t-cell lymphoma)
GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumors)
HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma)
HCL (hairy cell leukaemia)
HD (Hodgkin’s Disease, lymphoma)
HDC (high dose chemotherapy)
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
HNSCC (head and neck squamous cell carcinoma)
HRT (hormone replacement therapy
LMM (lentigo maligna melanoma)
MDS (multiple endocrine neoplasia)
MM (malignant myelanoma)
MTX (methotrexate)
NHL (non-hodgkin lymphoma)
NM (nodular melanoma)
NPC (nasopharyngeal carcinoma)
NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer)
PET (pancreatic endocrine tumor)
PLB (primary lymphoma of bone)
RCC (renal cell carcinoma)
RMS (rhabdomyosarcoma)
RT (radiation therapy)
SCC (squamous cell carcinoma)
SCLC (small cell lung cancer)
VM-26 (teniposide)
VP-16 (etoposide)
WM (waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia)
ALZHEIMER’S
ALZ
MEMORY IMPAIRED
MEMORY LOSS
FORGETFUL
DEMENTIA
DIABETES
DIABETES 2 (OR 1)
DIABETIC 2-INSULIN
DIABETIC 2-ON MEDS
DM1-INSULIN DEP
DM1-INSULIN PUMP
DI – (diabetes insipidus)
DKA – (diabetic ketoacidosis)
GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus)
IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus)
IDDM (insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus)
ALLERGIES
NO PCN, SULFA
NO MORPHINE
NO OPIOIDS
NO LATEX
NO SHELLFISH
NO BEES
NO INSECT STINGS
NO NUTS
POST BREAST CANCER
R-ARM: NO BP/IV
L-ARM: NO BP/IV
NO NEEDLES/LABS
LYMPHEDEMA
LYMPHEDEMA
KIDNEYS
CHRONIC KIDNEY FAIL
KIDNEY FAILURE
KIDNEY FUNC. 55%
KIDNEY FUNC. 55%
KIDNEY TX (kidney transplant)
L-ARM: FISTULA
R-ARM: NO BP/IV
AGN (acute glomerulonephritis)
ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
R-ARM: NO BP/IV
AGN (acute glomerulonephritis)
ARBs (angiotensin II receptor blockers)
APKD (adult polycystic kidney disease)
ARF (acute renal failure)
CAPD (continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis)
CCPD (continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis)
CKD (chronic kidney disease)
CKF (chronic kidney failure)
CKI (chronic kidney insufficiency)
CKF (chronic kidney failure)
CKI (chronic kidney insufficiency)
CRD (chronic renal disease)
CRF (chronic renal failure)
CRI (chronic renal insufficiency)
CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
EPO (erythropoietin)
EPO (erythropoietin)
ESRD (end-stage renal disease)
HD (hemodialysis)
HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome)
HD (hemodialysis)
HUS (hemolytic uremic syndrome)
IPD (intermittent peritoneal dialysis)
KRT (kidney replacement therapy)
NHHD (nocturnal home hemodialysis)
KRT (kidney replacement therapy)
NHHD (nocturnal home hemodialysis)
NPD (nightly peritoneal dialysis)
PD (peritoneal dialysis)
PKD (polycystic kidney disease)
PD (peritoneal dialysis)
PKD (polycystic kidney disease)
RVT (renal vein thrombosis)
EPILEPSY
EPILEPSY—ON MEDS
SEIZURES—ON MEDS
AED (anti-epileptic drug)
911 IF INJURED
911 IF INJURED
911 ONLY W/INJURY
VNS (vagus nerve stimulation)
GLAND DISORDER
ADRENAL INSUFF
ADDISONS
ACUTE ADRENAL CRISIS
CUSHINGS SYNDROME
PITUITARY DISORDER
ALD (adrenoleukodystrophy)
AMN (adrenomyeloneuropathy)
CAH (congenital adrenal hyperplasia)
CH (congenital hypothyroidism)
FGD (familial glucocorticoid deficiency)
HCV (hepatitis c virus)
HDV (hepatitis d)
HYPOTHYROID
HYPERTHYROID
SARC (sarcoidosis)
SARC (sarcoidosis)
“NO MRI”
NO MRI: PACEMAKER
NO MRI: METAL-TORSO
NO MRI: PIN L-LEG
NO MRI: SCREWS R-FT
NO MRI: PLATE-HEAD
NO MRI: SPINE-MESH
NO MRI: BAR-STERNUM
NO MRI: H-STENTS
NO MRI: R-LEG-STENT
MEDICATIONS
NO: PCN,COD,SULFA
NO MORPHINE
ON CARBIDOPA
ON ROPINIROLE
NO MORPHINE
ON CARBIDOPA
ON ROPINIROLE
ADR (adverse drug reaction)
APAP (acetaminophen)
ASA (aspirin)
ATB (antibiotic)
CA (calcium)
CEPH (cephalosporin)
CEPH (cephalosporin)
CL (chloride)
COD (codeine)
CS (corticosteroids)
CS (corticosteroids)
DM (dextromethorphan)
DCN (darvocet)
DPH (diphenylhydantoin, phenytoin, dilantin)
DOXY (doxycycline)
HC (hydrocortisone)
HCTZ hydrochlorothiazide
I (iodine)
K (potassium)
MG (magnesium)
MORPHINE
NA (sodium)
NSAID (non-steroidal)
NTG (nitroglycerin)
PB (phenobarbital)
PCN (penicillin)
PTU (propylthiouracil)
TAC (triamcinolone)
TCN (tetracycline)
OTHER
AFL (artificial limb)
AKA (above knee amputation)
BKA (below-the-knee amputation)
BLS (basic life support)
BMS (bone marrow suppression)
BMT (bone marrow transplantation)
BNO (bowel not open)
BTKR (bilateral total knee replacement)
BTKR (bilateral total knee replacement)
Cath (catheter)
CBI (continuous bladder irrigation)
CD8 (cytotoxic cells)
CFIDS (chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome)
CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome)
CRTx (chemoradiotherapy)
CTx (chemoradiotherapy)
CVID (common variable immunodeficiency)
CVP (central venous pressure)
CXR (chest x-ray)
DJD (degenerative joint disease)
DNACPR (do not attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation)
DNH (do not hospitalize)
DNR (do not resuscitate)
DTS (delirium tremens)
DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
EMS (emergency medical service)
FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome)
GA (General Anesthesia)
GA (General Anesthesia)
GAD (generalized anxiety disorder)
INJ. (injection)
IUD (intraUterine device)
IV (intravenous)
IVP (intravenous push)
KVO (keep vein open)
NEC (not elsewhere classified)
NEC (not elsewhere classified)
NG (ng nasogastric)
NGT (nasogastric tube)
NO BLS (advises to not be put on basic life support)
NOS (not otherwise specified)
NOS (not otherwise specified)
BLOOD TYPE A+
NO BLIND NG TUBE (Gastric Bypass)
911 ONLY IF INJURED
DOB: 01/15/87
NARROW AIRWAY
NO CONTRAST DYE (CT OR CAT)
NPO (nothing by mouth)
SCI (spinal cord injury)
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)
PCS (post-concussion syndrome)
PCS (post-concussion syndrome)
PMD (primary medical doctor)
PMH (past medical history)
POA (power of attorney)
PR (through the rectum)
PRBCS (packed red blood cells)
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)
R (rectal)
RBC (red blood cells)
RX (medical prescription)
SCI (spinal cord injury)
STAT (immediately, urgent, rush)
THR (total hip replacement)
TKR (total knee replacement)
TX (transplant)
