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ABGRespiratory

Arterial Blood Gas

Measurement of oxygen, CO2, pH, and bicarbonate from an arterial blood sample

ACSCardiology

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Umbrella term for STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina

GCSNeurology

Glasgow Coma Scale

Neurological scale used to objectively describe consciousness level (E+V+M, max 15)

ECGCardiology

Electrocardiogram

Recording of electrical activity of the heart

NEWSClinical

National Early Warning Score

Standardised early warning score based on 6 physiological parameters

SOFACritical Care

Sequential Organ Failure Assessment

ICU scoring system assessing severity of organ failure

PERespiratory

Pulmonary Embolism

Blockage of pulmonary artery or its branches, usually from DVT

BNPCardiology

B-type Natriuretic Peptide

Biomarker released by ventricular myocytes under stretch; elevated in heart failure

SBARClinical Skills

Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation

Structured communication framework for handover

GTNPharmacology

Glyceryl Trinitrate

Nitrate vasodilator used in angina and acute LVF

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AVPUNeurology
MEWSClinical
INRHaematology
CRPPathology
eGFRRenal
AKIRenal
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