500 Glossary
RNA ribonucleic acid
ROSC return of spontaneous circulation
r-PA recombinant plasminogen activator
RSI rapid sequence induction
rt-PA recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator
s second
s.c. subcutaneous
SaO 2 arterial oxygen saturation
SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome
SBP systolic blood pressure
SCBU special care baby unit
SCIWORA spinal cord injury without radiological abnormality
SIADH syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion
SIDS sudden infant death syndrome
SIRS systemic inflammatory response syndrome
SJS Stevens–Johnson syndrome
SLE systemic lupus erythematosus
SLR straight-leg raising
SNP sodium nitroprusside
SPA suprapubic aspirate (urine)
SR sustained release
SS serotonin syndrome
SSRI selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor
STD sexually transmitted disease
STEMI ST elevation myocardial infarction
SUDI sudden unexpected death in infancy
SVT supraventricular tachycardia
t.d.s. ter in die sumendus (t h ree t i mes da i ly)
TA transabdomina l
TB tuberculosis
TCA tricyclic antidepressant
TEN toxic epidermal necrolysis
TIA transient ischaemic attack
TNK tenecteplase
TTP thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
TURP transurethral resection of the prostate
TV transvaginal
u unit
U&Es urea and electroly tes
UA unstable angina
UF unfractionated (heparin)
UTI urinary tract infection
V/Q ventilation perfusion (lung scan)
VBG venous blood gas