Clarify Ambiguous Abbreviations

August 2020

There are over 55,000 medical abbreviations...and misreading or misunderstanding just one of them can lead to confusion or harm.

For instance, a note that says a prescription is "RTS" could mean refill too soon...or return to stock.

And an Rx for "MS" for magnesium sulfate could cause a deadly overdose if it's mistaken as the opioid morphine sulfate.

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Table of Contents

Influenza Prepare for More Demand for Flu Vaccines in 2020-21
Infectious Diseases Save Corticosteroids for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients on Oxygen
Bites & Stings Stick With a Simple Approach for Bug Bites and Stings
Depression Expect Spravato to Have a Limited Role for Resistant Depression
Pediatrics Use the "KIDs List" to Educate About Risky Meds in Children
Wound Care Ensure Patients With a Wound Are Protected Against Tetanus
Fungal Infections Set Expectations About Treating Toenail Fungus
Gastroenterology Address Med Concerns for Patients With Dysphagia
Women's Health Listen for Questions About Menstrual Cups
Venous Thromboembolism Weigh VTE Prevention Strategies in COVID-19
Med Safety Clarify Ambiguous Abbreviations