| Acronym | Meaning |
| TDS | Terminal Deceleration Syndrome (e.g. RTA Death, High-rise Syndrome, Jump-suicides And Parachute-failed-to-open) |
| PBS | Pretty Bad Shape |
| TTJ | Transfer To Jesus |
| HVLT | High Velocity Lead Poisoning: Gunshot Wound |
| VBA | Valuable Breathing Air; I.e. What Some Patients Or Doctors Are Wasting |
| KAGC | Knife And Gun Club - (US) Local Street Gangs Or Criminal Organizations That Keep ER In Business OR The Emergency Departments That Care For Patients With The Results Of Street Gang Violence |
| FCBP | Fellow Of The College Of Bystander Physicians I.e. Doctor Having A Look-see |
| AGMI | Ain't Gonna Make It (won't Survive) |
| ATFO | Asked To Fuck Off |
| FFDIG | Found Face Down In Gutter |