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Common abbreviations used in veterinary medicine
ОглавлениеBelow is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used in veterinary practice. Please note that this is not a complete list of all veterinary abbreviations. It is a list of the most common abbreviations that are of interest to the veterinary assistant. It is also important to mention that abbreviations and acronyms will vary among veterinary practices, and you should obtain a list of those commonly used at your workplace. You can also purchase a copy of the Standard Abbreviations for Veterinary Medical Records, 2nd edition, from the AAHA Press. It contains a complete list of standard abbreviations.
| AD | auris dexter (right ear) |
| ad lib | freely, as wanted |
| AG | anal glands |
| AL | auris sinistra (left ear) |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| AU | auris unitas (both ears) |
| BAR | bright, alert, and responsive |
| BID | twice daily |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BW | body weight |
| C | with |
| CAP | capsule |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
| CRT | capillary refill time |
| DOA | dead on arrival |
| DSH | domestic shorthair |
| DLH | domestic longhair |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| FeLV | feline leukemia virus |
| FIP | feline infectious peritonitis |
| FIV | feline immunodeficiency virus |
| FS | female spayed |
| HBC | hit by car |
| HCT | hematocrit |
| HW | heartworm |
| HWP | heartworm preventative |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| ID | intradermal |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IO | intraosseous |
| IN | intranasal |
| IP | intraperitoneal |
| IV | intravenous |
| K‐9 | canine |
| LRS | lactated Ringer’s solution |
| MN | male neutered |
| NPO | nil per os (nothing by mouth) |
| OD | oculus dexter (right eye) |
| OE | orchidectomy (neuter) |
| OFA | Orthopedic Foundation for Animals |
| OHE | ovariohysterectomy (spay) |
| OS | oculus sinister (left eye) |
| OU | oculus unitas (both eyes) |
| PCV | packed cell volume |
| per os | orally (by mouth) |
| PO | per os |
| PRN | as necessary |
| q | every |
| q2h | every 2 hours |
| q6h | every 6 hours |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| QID | four times a day |
| QOD | every other day |
| RBC | red blood cell |
| R/O | rule out |
| SC | subcutaneous |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| SR | suture removal |
| SID | once a day |
| SUSP | suspension |
| Tab | tablet |
| TID | three times a day |
| TNT | toenail trim |
| TPR | temperature, pulse, respiration |
| TX | treatment |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UNG | ointment |
| WBC | white blood cell |
You may find some variations on specific abbreviations or terminology used. It is important to determine what specific abbreviations are used at your place of employment.
