ppx
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Prophylaxis |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
ppx stands for Prophylaxis, a medical documentation abbreviation.
Preventive treatment given to stop a condition from developing, such as DVT ppx, GI ppx or antibiotic ppx before surgery. It appears in orders, checklists and the plan section of notes.
Example: DVT ppx: enoxaparin 40 mg SC daily; GI ppx not indicated.
Usage notes
Usually written in lowercase. Daily ICU checklists review ppx for venous thromboembolism, stress ulcers and ventilator-associated pneumonia. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are well-known forms in HIV prevention.
Related abbreviations
More medical documentation abbreviations
- pk-yr – Pack-year
- PMH – Past medical history
- PN – Progress note
- POA – Present on admission
- POC – Plan of care
- PPD – Packs per day
- PSH – Past surgical history
- Pt – Patient
- PTA – Prior to admission
- PWID – People who inject drugs
- Px – Prognosis
- R/O – Rule out
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.