Neurosurgical Abbreviations
- K -

Symbols A B C D E F
G H I J K L M
N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z  

 

K          Kelvin or thousands

K+        potassium

KAFO  knee-ankle-foot orthosis

Kcal.    kilocalories (food calories)

KCl       potassium chloride

KJ        knee jerk

kg.       kilogram

KLS     kidneys, liver, spleen

KPS     Karnofsky performance scale

KSA     knowledge, skills and abilities

KUB     kidneys, ureters, bladder (a type of X-Ray)

KVO    keep vein open (IV infusion rate)

 

If you are aware of any abbreviations not in this list, your help would be greatly appreciated.  Please send me any abbreviations not on the list and I will update the web site.  Click here to send a comment.



The information in this site briefly describes issues related to medical treatments, and has been licensed by from Northern California Neurosurgery Medical Group, Inc., who is solely responsible for said content.  This web site is not a substitute for good medical care or for a consultation with a spine specialist. It should not be used to plan your treatment. The well considered advice of a specialist who has personally examined you is always superior to even the best internet pages.

Copyright © 2007, Northern California Neurosurgery Medical Group. All rights are reserved.  No part of this web site may be reproduced, transmitted, or stored, electronically or on paper, without the written permission of the Northern California Neurosurgery Medical Group, Inc.
Last modified: 07/27/08