I typically replace cc with mL

Posted By: tired on 2009-03-08
In Reply to: cc is considered a "dangerous abbreviation" - and not to be used. (NM)

Subject: I typically replace cc with mL

but saw an email from a QA supervisor a few months back saying something about if the CP doesn't list cc as a dangerous abbrev, then don't change it. But the problem is that I have transcribed cc in the past and have gotten knocked for it. It would be nice if the left and right hands were both on the same page. So I just use mL to be safe.

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I aspirated the wound removing about 62-cc/62-ccs/62 cc of fluid. - Ruda
- 62 cc of fluid - mt
  - oooop yes should be ml of fluid - mt
- 62 mL - according to AAMT - nm - Twink
  - Really? Even if the doc specifically says "ccs" - Ruda
    - cc versus mL - SM
    - cc is considered a "dangerous abbreviation" - and not to be used. (NM)
      - I typically replace cc with mL - tired
      - TY! Learn something new every day! - Ruda

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