PERLA?

Posted By: Kathie on 2006-07-25
In Reply to: AFOF - sunnyMT

Subject: PERLA?

The only thing I can think of under HEENT exam that is abbreviated is "PERLA" meaning "pupils were equal and reactive to light and accommodation"

Complete Discussion Below:

marks the location of current message within thread

AFOF - sunnyMT
- PERLA? - Kathie
- ASOS is abbreviation for Adjacent Secondary Organs or Structures, but - good morning
  - thanks but not sure this fits. nm - sunnyMT
    - infant exam? AFOF is anterior fontanelle open and flat. sm - Txczech
      - Txczech, you always give such helpful info - MDmt
      - yep - infant exam so this must be it - boy - sunnyMT
        First typed pediatrics in the 70s and they used that!! Old MT. Glad to help. nm - Txczech

The messages you are viewing are archived/old.
To view latest messages and participate in discussions, select the boards given in left menu

Other related messages found in our database