498 Glossary
HRIG human rabies immunoglobulin
HSV herpes simplex virus
HTIG human tetanus immunoglobulin
HUS haemolytic-uraemic syndrome
i.m. intramuscular
i.o. intraosseous
i.v. intravenous
ICC intercostal catheter
ICS intercostal space
ICU intensive care unit
IDC in-dwelling catheter
Ig immunoglobulin
ILCOR International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
INR international normalized ratio (of prothrombin time)
ITP idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
IU international units
IUCD intrauterine contraceptive device
IVP intravenous pyelogram
J joule
JVP jugular venous pressure
K potassium
KCl potassium chloride
kPa kilopascal
KUB kidneys, ureters, bladder
LBBB left bundle branch block
LDL low-density lipoprotein
LFT liver function test
LMW low-molecular-weight
LP lumbar puncture
MAP mean arterial pressure
M,C&S microscopy, culture and sensitivity
MCP metacarpophalangeal
MDAC multiple-dose activated charcoal
MDI metered-dose inhaler
MDO medical defence organization
mEq/L milliequivalents per litre
MHA Mental Health Act
MHS malignant hyperthermia syndrome
MI myocardial infarction
mmHg millimetres of mercury
MMSE Mini-Mental State Examination
MOF multi-organ failure
MRSA methicillin (meticillin)-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MSA multiple systems atrophy