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Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing - The Carter Center

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ABBRIVATIONS<br />

ACTH Adreno cortico trophic hormone<br />

ADH Anti diuretic hormones<br />

APH Anti Partum Heamorrage<br />

AROM Artificial Rupture Of Memberane<br />

BCG Bacillus Calmette Guerine<br />

BP Blood pressure<br />

Cm Centimeter<br />

BUN Blood Urea Nitrogen<br />

CO Cardiac Output<br />

CPD Cephalo Pelvic Disproportion<br />

C/S Ceaserian Section<br />

DBP Diastolic blood pressure<br />

D&C Dlatation <strong>and</strong> cruttage<br />

DIC Disseminated intravascular coagulation<br />

EDD Expected date of delivery<br />

FHB Fetal heart beat<br />

FSH Follicle stimulating hormone<br />

HCG Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin<br />

GIT Gastro intestinal tract<br />

HPLH Human Placental Lactogenic Hormone<br />

Hr/s Hour/hours<br />

IgG Immuno globuline G<br />

IU International unit<br />

IUCD Intra uterine contraceptive device<br />

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