PSH
Medical abbreviation · Medical Documentation
| Stands for | Past surgical history |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PSH stands for Past surgical history, a medical documentation abbreviation.
Section of the history listing previous operations and invasive procedures, ideally with dates and complications. It matters for anesthesia planning, surgical anatomy and interpreting imaging.
Example: PSH: lap appy 2009, C-section x2, right ACL repair 2016.
Usage notes
Also written PSHx. Some templates include major procedures such as cardiac catheterization or stenting here. Patients often forget minor or remote surgeries, so scars noticed on exam may prompt more questions. Anesthesia complications in the patient or relatives are recorded as well.
Related abbreviations
More medical documentation abbreviations
- PMH – Past medical history
- PN – Progress note
- POA – Present on admission
- POC – Plan of care
- PPD – Packs per day
- ppx – Prophylaxis
- Pt – Patient
- PTA – Prior to admission
- PWID – People who inject drugs
- Px – Prognosis
- R/O – Rule out
- ROS – Review of systems
See all 79 medical documentation abbreviations →
This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.