RMCH/MCS Education and Development Team Jargon Buster Page
The Jargon Buster at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (RMCH) is a helpful resource designed to clarify common terms and acronyms used within the hospital.
It’s especially useful for new staff or those unfamiliar with NHS specific language.
Here are the key features you’ll find:
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Acronyms: Explanations for frequently used acronyms like PICU (Paediatric Intensive Care Unit), SUDC (Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood), and more.
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Departments & Hospitals: A brief explanation of hospital ward abbreviations to help you understand them better.
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Medical Terminology: Definitions of medical terms and jargon that are commonly used in Paediatric healthcare.
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Roles: Below is information that will help you understand the meanings of various hospital staff roles.
This resource aims to make communication more efficient and reduce misunderstandings, ensuring that all staff can work together effectively.
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Airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure.
Arterial blood gas.
Acquired brain injury.
Landsteiner's blood grouping system.
A cut or scrape that typically isn’t serious.
A tender, swollen, fluid-filled pocket that forms in tissue, usually due to infection.
To take in substances through the skin or mucous membranes.
Antibiotics.
Angiotensin-converting enzyme.