Medical abbreviations CC-Cx

CHO

carbohydrate

CO2

carbon dioxide

CO

carbon monoxide, coronary occlusion

CICU

cardiac intensive care unit

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CVD

cardiovascular disease

cm

centimeter

CNS

central nervous system

CS

central supply or service

CSR

central supply room

CP

cerebral palsy

CSF

cerebrospinal fluid

CDA

certified dental assistant

CMA

certified medical assistant

CNP

certified nurse practitioner

COTA

certified occupational therapy assistant

CRTT

certified respiratory therapy technician

CST

certified surgical technologist

Cx

cervix, complication, complaint

Ck

check

CC

chief complaint

CEO

chief executive officer

Cl

chloride or chlorine

Chol

cholesterol

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

cl liq

clear liquids

co, c/o

complains of

Comp

complete, compound

CT

computerized tomography

CHF

congestive heart failure

Cont

continued

CCU

coronary care unit, critical care unit

CHD

coronary heart disease

CPK

creatine phosphokinase (cardiac enzyme)

C&S

culture and sensitivity

CF

cystic fibrosis

CVA

cerebrovascular accident (stroke)

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cu

Copper

CPT

Current Procedural Terminology