CTM
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Continue to monitor |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CTM stands for Continue to monitor, a medical documentation abbreviation.
Plan phrase indicating no active intervention is needed now but the finding or condition will be watched, as in "CTM I&O" or "CTM for signs of bleeding".
Example: Mild hypokalemia 3.4, oral repletion given; CTM BMP in AM.
Usage notes
Clinicians recommend specifying what will be monitored, how often and what threshold triggers action, since "CTM" alone can hide unclear plans. Sometimes written "cont to monitor" or simply "monitor".
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.