CFR Jargon Buster – where you see a term [like this] is means can be referred to as …. in other establishments/organisations
Please note that CFRs are likely to use a tiny percentage of these but they have been added by request of CFRs in order that they understand patient’s notes, crew discussions etc.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z [ Numbers and Characters ]
NCS = Network Co-ordination Service
NES = Non-emergency service
NIAP = National infarct angioplasty project
NIBP = Non-invasive Blood Pressure
Niddm = non insulin dependent diabetic
NIV = Non-invasive ventilation
NOF = Neck of Femur
NOK – next of kin
NKA – no known allergies
NKDA – no known drug allergies
NPA = Nasopharangeal airway
NS = Neorological system
NSR = Normal Sinus Rhythm
NSRH = Neurovascular/Stroke Rehabilitation Hospital