Abbreviations

BMI body mass index CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation CRP C-reactive protein CT computed tomography DVT deep vein thrombosis ED emergency department ESBL extended spectrum beta lactamase HDU high dependency unit ICU intensive care unit

IDC indwelling catheter INR international normalised ratio

IV intravenous LFT liver function tests

MRI magnetic resonance imaging NGT nasogastric tube NOF neck of femur

TED thromboembolic deterrent

THR total hip replacement TURP transurethral resection of the prostate VAC vacuum-assisted closure VMO visiting medical officer WCC white cell count

Notes

Notes

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