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NKA

  • 24-08-2010 12:27PM
    #1
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭


    In the context of a persons medical history, is the acronym "NKA" a common enough acronym for Irish medical staff to understand what it means in a hurry (without having to google)?

    Its for an ID type tag ... name/contacts/blood group/med hist and space is tight.

    Thanks
    Muppet Man


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  • #2
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,683 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    It usually stands for No Known Allergies but the more common usage is NKDA No Known Drug Allergies.
    It should be picked up instantly though.


  • #3
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,704 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Thanks RobFowl. I suppose I knew what it meant myself, I was just curious if Irish Medical staff would also know what it meant.

    Cheers
    Muppet Man


  • #4
    resus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 123 ✭✭resus


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    In the context of a persons medical history, is the acronym "NKA" a common enough acronym for Irish medical staff to understand what it means in a hurry (without having to google)?

    Its for an ID type tag ... name/contacts/blood group/med hist and space is tight.

    Thanks
    Muppet Man

    NKDA


  • #5
    sam34
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,073 ✭✭✭sam34


    Muppet Man wrote: »
    Thanks RobFowl. I suppose I knew what it meant myself, I was just curious if Irish Medical staff would also know what it meant.

    Cheers
    Muppet Man

    yep, they would. its commonly used.


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