What Does FF Mean in Medical Terms?

FF stands for force fluids. Encourage drinking extra fluids.

Where you will see FF

You will most often see FF in nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “FF” as shorthand for force fluids when documenting a patient's care.

Related abbreviations

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• 2g Na diet — two-gram sodium diet
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• a.c. — ante cibum (before meals)
• a.m. — ante meridiem (morning)

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