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What is the medical abbreviation for left, as in, position patient on his left side?

April 26, 2017abbreviation Left medical patient position

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What is the medical abbreviation for left, as in, position patient on his left side?

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In medical abbreviations “L” is an acceptable abbreviation for left when combined with body area as in LLE for left lower extremity. Left side might be LLQ for left lower quadrant of abdomen.