Dxt An abbreviation of Dextrostix, commonly referred to capillary blood glucose

BVM = Bag-Valve-Mask Also known as: Ambu bag

XOA = X-ray on arrival (usually in Orthopaedic Department), to compare changes before and after CMR / operation, to look for healing / union of the fractured bones

Abbreviation: XOA X-ray on arrival e.g. For assessment of fracture healing during appointment in a previously reduced fracture