What are some common abbreviations of the alphabet used in nursing?

T body temperature P pulse rate R respiratory flat rate Hp blood pressure

qd once a day Bid twice a day Tid three times a day

iv intravenous (v is the initials for vein) ivgtt intravenous drip ivvp micropump sedation

im intramuscular (m muscle) ih subcutaneous

Radiology. cr CT

Electrocardiogram:EKG, ECG Echocardiogram:UCG Dynamic electrocardiogram:DCG Brain ultrasound:TCD , and so on

0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection NS

Dextrose Injection GS

Dextrose Sodium Chloride Injection GNS