What Does ETP Mean in Medical Terms?
ETP stands for ertapenem (chart shorthand). Once-daily carbapenem chart shorthand.
ertapenem (chart shorthand)
Once-daily carbapenem chart shorthand.
Where you will see ETP
You will most often see ETP in medication orders and prescriptions, microbiology results and infection-control notes.
Example
A medication order might be written with “ETP” as shorthand for ertapenem (chart shorthand).
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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.