ETOH
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Ethanol (alcohol) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
| Also written | EtOH |
ETOH stands for Ethanol (alcohol), a medical documentation abbreviation also used in science.
Shorthand for alcohol in social histories, toxicology results and assessments, as in "ETOH use", "ETOH withdrawal" or "ETOH level". It refers to drinking alcohol rather than other alcohols.
Example: SH: ETOH 6 to 8 beers daily, last drink 0600; CIWA-Ar protocol started.
Usage notes
Chemists write EtOH, from Et for the ethyl group plus OH for the hydroxyl group of ethanol; chart writers often capitalize all four letters. Social histories should quantify use in standard drinks per day or week. A serum ETOH level is reported in mg/dL in the US, and 80 mg/dL corresponds to the 0.08 percent legal driving limit.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.