Medical Abbreviations with P
In the medical field, abbreviations are commonly used to help shorten long words or phrases. Often times, these abbreviations can be confusing for those who are not familiar with them. In this blog post, we will focus on one specific abbreviation with P.
Medical Abbreviations with P
| PTL | preterm labor |
| PCT | progesterone challenge test |
| POC | postoperative care |
| PAT | paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
| PRV | polycythemia rubra vera |
| PFO | patent foramen ovale |
| p̄ | after |
| PPROM | preterm prelabor rupture of membranes |
| PAP | Papanicolaou stain |
| PRIND | prolonged reversible ischemic neurologic deficit |
| PUBS | percutaneous umbilical blood sample |
| PDGF | platelet-derived growth factor |
| PVS | persistent vegetative state |
| PEM | protein/energy malnutrition |
| PLT | platelets |
| PMS | premenstrual syndrome |
| PDT | photodynamic therapy |
| PUO | pyrexia of unknown origin |
| PBF | peripheral blood film |
| PSC | primary sclerosing cholangitis |
| PPD | packs per day |
| POT | plan of treatment |
| PMN | polymorphonuclear leukocytes, that is, neutrophils |
| PSVT | paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia |
| PCIOL | posterior chamber intraocular lens |
| Pt. | patient |
| PCN | penicillin |
| POD | postoperative days |
| PAOD | peripheral artery occlusive disease |
| PRES | Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome |
| PERM | Progressive Encephalomyelitis with Rigidity and Myoclonus |
| PWP | pulmonary wedge pressure |
| PPV | positive predictive value |
| PACU | Post-anesthesia care unit |
| PNA | pneumonia |
| Per Vag | per vagina |
| PKD | polycystic kidney disease |
| PA | posterior–anterior |
| PPTCT | prevention of parent-to-child transmission |
| PMB | post-menopausal bleeding |
| PMDD | premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
| PV | polycythemia vera |
| PEA | pulseless electrical activity |
| PPF | posterior pharyngeal flap |
| PDVT | postoperative deep-vein thrombosis |
| PUVA | psoralen UV A |
| PEFR | peak expiratory flow rate |
| PVOD | Pulmonary venoocclusive disease |
| PNM | perinatal mortality |
| PARA II | indicating a woman with two children |
| PROM | prelabor rupture of membranes |
| PPI | proton pump inhibitor |
| PCNSL | primary CNS lymphoma |
| PTB | pulmonary tuberculosis |
| PONV | postoperative nausea and vomiting |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| PTSD | posttraumatic stress disorder |
| PARA I | indicating a woman with one child |
| Prog | prognosis |
| PAD | peripheral artery disease |
| PPx | prophylaxis |
| p.v. | per vagina |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PTx | pneumothorax |
| PDD | premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
| PCL | posterior cruciate ligament |
| PT | prothrombin time |
| PPH | postpartum haemorrhage |
| PHx | past history |
| PML | polyoma virus |
| PLIF | posterior lumbar interbody fusion |
| PLAT | tissue plasminogen activator |
| POLST | Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment |
| PTCA | percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty |
| PCOS | polycystic ovarian syndrome |
| PNA | postnatal age |
| Pap | Papanicolaou test |
| PRL | prolactin |
| PASH | Pseudoangiomatous stromal hyperplasia |
| PRRE | purine-rich response element |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PZA | pyrazinamide |
| P | parturition |
| PPS | post-polio syndrome |
| POX | peroxidase |
| POSM | plasma osmolality |
| Ppt | precipitate |
| POP | pain on palpation |
| PJS | Peutz-Jeghers syndrome |
| PMI | point of maximal impulse or apical beat |
| PIH | pregnancy induced hypertension |
| PHTLS | prehospital trauma life support |
| PO | by mouth, that is, orally |
| PEB | cisplatin, etoposide, and bleomycin |
| PVD | peripheral vascular disease |
| PSH | Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity |
| PCa | prostate cancer |
| PD | Parkinson’s disease |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| p.r. | per rectum |
| PAH | pulmonary arterial hypertension |
| p.c. | after food |
| PSCH | preoperative systemic chemotherapy |
| PEF | peak expiratory flow |
| PVI | Peripheral vascular insufficiency Pulmonary vein isolation |
| PSP | phenylsulphtalein |
| Pcele | Pseudomeningocele |
| Post | posterior |
| PMH | past medical history |
| PK | protein kinase |
| PBC | primary biliary cirrhosis |
| PSA | prostate-specific antigen |
| PAN | polyarteritis nodosa |
| Preme | premature infant |
| PKA | protein kinase A |
| PWD | Pink, warm, and dry |
| PEP | Post-exposure prophylaxis |
| PM | post meridiem |
| PCA | patient-controlled analgesia |
| PSGN | poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis |
| PRA | plasma renin activity |
| PAI-1 | plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 |
| PH | Pulmonary hypertension |
| PRP | panretinal photocoagulation |
| PASP | Pulmonary artery systolic pressure |
| PI | present illness |
| PHP | Partial Hospitalization Program |
| PTC | percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography |
| PCO | polycystic ovary |
| PNET | primitive neuroectodermal tumor |
| PVC (VPC) | premature ventricular contraction |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round and reactive to light |
| PND | paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea postnasal drip |
| PHN | postherpetic neuralgia |
| PEG | percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
| PVR | pulmonary vascular resistance |
| P-Y | Pack-year |
| PERLA | pupils equal and reactive to light and accommodation |
| POCT | Point-Of-Care testing |
| PTHC | percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography |
| PCS | post-concussion syndrome |
| PM&R | physical medicine and rehabilitation |
| PTSS | posttraumatic stress syndrome |
| PCWP | pulmonary capillary wedge pressure |
| PCI | percutaneous coronary intervention |
| PSS | progressive systemic sclerosis |
| PGCS | Paediatric Glasgow Coma Scale |
| PCNL | Percutaneous nephrolithotomy |
| PTA | percutaneous transluminal angioplasty |
| PRBC PRBCs |
packed red blood cells |
| PAL | posterior axillary line |
| poly | polymorphonuclear cells |
| PET | positron emission tomography |
| PVT | Paroxysmal ventricular tachycardia |
| pen | penicillin |
| PICC | peripherally inserted central catheter |
| PP | pulse pressure |
| PEEP | positive end-expiratory pressure |
| PVFS | post-viral fatigue syndrome |
| PUD | peptic ulcer disease |
| PDR | Physicians’ Desk Reference |
| PHG | Portal hypertensive gastropathy |
| PKP | penetrating keratoplasty |
| PNH | paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria |
| PIP | proximal interphalangeal joint |
| P&A | percussion and auscultation |
| PPTL | postpartum tubal ligation |
| PMD | primary medical doctor |
| PMP | Pseudomyxoma peritonei |
| PU | palindromic unit |
| PDE | phosphodiesterase |
| PMR | percutaneous myocardial revascularization |
| PBSO | partial small bowel obstruction |
| PBX | probiotics |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| PTU | propylthiouracil |
| POA | Power of Attorney |
| PPCS | prolonged post-concussion syndrome |
| PALS | Pediatric advanced life support |
| PREA | Pediatric Research Equity Act |
| PHQ | Patient Health Questionnaire |
| PID | pelvic inflammatory disease |
| PSI | Pneumonia severity index |
| PCD | postconcussional disorder |
| PCP | Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia |
| PTD | prior to discharge |
| prn PRN |
as necessary |
| PAPP-A | pregnancy-associated plasma protein A |
| PPTP | Pediatric preclinical testing program |
| PAC | premature atrial contraction |
| PKU | phenylketonuria |
| PAO | peak acid output |
| Prep | preparation |
| PIG-A | phosphatidyl inositol glycan A |
| Px | physical examination |
| PERRL | pupils equal, round, reactive to light |
| PNV | Prenatal vitamin |
| PAF | platelet-activating factor |
| PR | prothrombin ratio |
| PPE | personal protective equipment |
| PTH | parathyroid hormone |
| PCR | patient care report |
