| Acronym | Meaning |
| FOB | Found On Bench |
| ERNOBW | Engine Running, No One Behind The Wheel (questionable IQ) |
| LOBNH | Lights On But Nobody Home |
| NSA | Non-Standard Appearance (what A FLK Grows Into) |
| BBB | Blood-Brain Barrier - Surgical Drapes |
| SOB | Short Of Breath |
| FUBAR | F*cked Up Beyond All Repair / Recognition |
| POMT | Please Optimize Medical Treatment - Don't Call Us Until You've Done Your Job First |
| PCUINIA | Please Consult Us If New (Surgical) Issues Arise - I.e. Please Never Page Me Again |
| HIBGIA | Had It Before, Got It Again |