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Ig (immunoglobulin)

Health care; Hospitals

Immunoglobulins (abbreviated Ig) are an essential part of the body's immune system. They attach to foreign substances, such as bacteria and destroy them. There are 5 classes of immunoglobulins: *IgA ...

intravenous (IV)

Health care; Hospitals

Meaning into a vein. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics are a solution containing antibiotics that is administered directly into the venous circulation via a syringe or intravenous catheter (tube). IV may ...

IV pump

Health care; Hospitals

The machine that controls the delivery of fluids and medications through an intravenous catheter.

intake and output (I&O)

Health care; Hospitals

An accounting of fluid taken in, lost or secreted.

lft’s or liver function tests

Health care; Hospitals

are measurements from blood samples that reveal how well the liver is working.

LOC

Health care; Hospitals

Loss of consciousness, level of consciousness,

LOS

Health care; Hospitals

Length of stay

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