General
sz
What does sz mean?
Charting shorthand for a seizure, a burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
"Witnessed SZ lasting two minutes, now postictal."
Origin
Abbreviation of 'seizure.'
Frequently asked questions
What does SZ mean in medical charting?
It's shorthand for a seizure, a burst of abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
How is SZ used in notes?
It documents a seizure event, as in 'witnessed SZ lasting two minutes, now postictal.'
Is SZ read aloud as 'ess-zee'?
It's a written abbreviation; when spoken, clinicians simply say 'seizure.'
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