| Acronym | Meaning |
| CHAOS | Chronic Hurts All Over Syndrome (PTSD/Fibromyalgia, Etc.) |
| FES | Fluttering Eye Syndrome - Patient Faking Unconsciousness |
| HLCS | Happy Little Campers - Children In Oxygen Tents |
| LRO | Luck Ran Out (cheated Death Before, But Not This Time) |
| POPTA | Passed Out Prior To Arrival |
| SAS | Sick As Sh*t |
| VIP | Very Intoxicated Person |
| SOB | Short Of Breath |
| WITPOMS | Why Is This Patient On My Service |
| PIAF | PIssed As A Fart (drunk) (also PAAF -Pissed As A Fart) |