O/A is shorthand for On arrival

Large for gestational age (LGA) is an indicator of high prenatal growth rate. Risk factors Poorly controlled maternal diabetes, a major risk factor, especially gestational diabetes, as well as pre-existing type 2...

Respiratory exam is performed as part of a physical exam. AE is shorthand for Air entry, referring to the intensity of breath sounds. A drawing of lungs with arrows through them, indicates there is nothing...

Cardiovascular disease (aka heart disease) are diseases involving the heart, kidney, and peripheral arterial diseases. Classification Coronary artery disease/Ischemic heart disease Cardiomyopathy Hypertensive heart disease Heart failure Pulmonary heart disease Cardiac arrhythmias Inflammatory heart disease (endocarditis, myocardis, inflammatory...

Strabismus (from Greek strabismos, aka heterotropia, cross eye, wall eye, cast of the eye) is a condition that interferes w/ binocular visino, because it prevents a Pt from directing both...

[Major] trauma is any injury that has the potential to cause prolonged disability or death. Cause Blunt and penetrating Falls, MVA's, and gunshot wounds Classification Classified by body area: Polytrauma (aka multiple trauma) (40%), injuries affecting multiple...

Adenitis is inflammation of a gland (i.e. synthesizes hormones). See also Appendicitis Lymphadenopathy/lymphadenitis

ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) is a technique that combines the use of endoscopy and fluoroscopy to Dx and Tx certain problems of the biliary or pancreatic ductal systems. [faq]What is ERCP? It's...

Percussion is tapping on a surface to determine the underlying structure. Indications Assess the thorax, for: Pneumothorax Emphysema Other disease Respiratory mobility of the thorax Assess the abdomen, for: Organomegaly Whether tissue is healthy or pathological Method The nonstriking finger (known...

Acute pancreatitis (aka acute pancreatic necrosis) is a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. It can cause severe complications and high mortality despite treatment. Whilst mild cases are often successfully treated...