HC = head circumference
HepB = Hepatitis B vaccine
HIB = Haemophilus influenzae, type B vaccine
I & O = intake & output
IEP = individualized education plan
IFSP = individualized Family service plan
IS = infantile spasms
IV = intravenous
J-tube = jejunostomy tube
LE = lower extremities
LOC = level of care
mcg = microgram
mg = milligram
MH = malignant hyperthermia
MIHV = Middle Interhemispheric Variant
ml = milliliter
MMR = measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
MR/DD = mental retardation/developmental disability
MRI = magnetic resonance imaging
NG Tube = nasogastric tube
NICU = neonatal intensive care unit
NIH = National Institutes of Health
NPO = nothing by mouth
NS = normal saline
O2 = oxygen
OG Tube = oral/gastro tube
OM = otitis media (ear infection)
OPV = oral polio vaccine
OT = occupational therapy or therapist
PA = prior authorization
PE or PX = physical exam
PE tubes = pressure equalizing tubes (used for treatment of chronic ear infections)
per = by or through
PICU = pediatric intensive care unit
po = by mouth
PRN = when necessary
PROM = passive range of motion
PT = physical therapy or therapist
Qd = every day
Qh = every hour
QID = four times daily
ROM = range of motion
RSV = respiratory syncytial virus
RT = respiratory therapist
Rx = prescription
SI = sensory integration
SL = Semi-Lobar
SLP = speech/language pathologist
SPOE = single point of entry
SSA = Social Security Administration
SSI = Supplemental Security Income
stat = immediately
T&A = tonsillectomy & adenoidectomy
tid = three times daily
TPN = total parenteral nutrition
TPR = temperature, pulse, respirations
Tx = number of treatments
UTI = urinary tract infection
VNS = vagus nerve stimulator
VS = vital signs
WNL = within normal limits