- AGMP - Aerosol generating medical procedure
- AmpC - Type of plasmid-mediated beta-lactamase enzyme
- BP - Blood pressure
- CAP - Community acquired pneumonia
- CDI - Clostridioides difficile infection
- COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- CrCl - Creatinine Clearance
- DRESS - Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms
- ECG - Electrocardiogram
- ESBL - Extended spectrum beta-lactamase
- FEV₁ - Forced expiratory volume in 1 second
- GERD - Gastroesophageal reflux disease
- HAP - Hospital acquired pneumonia
- HCW - Healthcare worker
- IBW - Ideal body weight
- IPC - Infection Prevention and Control
- IV - Intravenous
- MRSA - Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- MSSA - Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- NB-ASC - NB Provincial Health Authorities Anti-infective Stewardship Committee
- PPE - Personal Protective Equipment
- PPI - Proton pump inhibitor
- PO - by mouth
- PCRA - Point of Care Risk Assessment
- q4h - every 4 hours
- q6h - every 6 hours
- q8h - every 8 hours
- q12h - every 12 hours
- q24h - every 24 hours
- q36h - every 36 hours
- q48h - every 48 hours
- QTc - Corrected QT interval
- SARI - Severe acute respiratory infection
- SpO₂ - blood oxygen saturation level
- VTE - Venous Thromboembolism
- VAP - Ventilator associated pneumonia
- < - Less than
- > - Greater than
- ≤ - Less than or equal to
- ≥ - Greater than or equal to
Guidelines