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What Do Those Abbreviations Mean?
By: PetPlace Staff

ICU – intensive care unit

IC – intracardiac

ID – intradermal

IFA – indirect fluorescent antibody

Ig – immunoglobulin

IM – intramuscular

IMHA – immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Inj – injection

IO – intraosseus

IOP – intraocular pressure

IP – intraperitoneal

IPPV – intermittent positive pressure ventilation

ITP – immune-mediated thrombocytopenia

IU – international units

IV – intravenous

IVDD – intervertebral disk disease

IVP – intravenous pyelogram

K9 – canine

K – potassium

KBr – potassium bromide

Kcal – kilocalorie(s)

KCS – keratoconjunctivitis sicca

Kg – kilogram(s)

L – liter(s)

L1, L2 – first, second lumbar vertebra

LA – left atrium

Lat – lateral

Lb. – pound

LDDST – low dose dexamethasone suppression test

LH – luteinizing hormone

LN – lymph node(s)

LRS – lactated ringers solution

LSA – lymphosarcoma

LV – left ventricle

LVT – licensed veterinary technician

Lymphs – lymphocytes

Mg – milligram

MI – mitral insufficiency - in humans commonly used for myocardial infarction

Ml – milliliter

MM – mucous membranes

MR – mitral regurgitation

MRI – magnetic resonance imaging

MS – musculoskeletal

Na – sodium

NAF – no abnormal findings

NPO – nothing per os/no food or water by mouth

NSA – normal sinus arrhythmia

NSF – no significant findings

NSR – normal sinus rhythm

NSU – no significant change from last exam

NVL – no visible lesions

O – owner

O2 – oxygen

OD – right eye

OES – old English sheepdog

OFA – Orthopedic Foundation For Animals

OHE – ovariohysterectomy

OR – operating room

OS – left eye

OSI – owner stopped in

OU – both eyes

OV – office visit

Oz – ounce

Path – pathology

P.C. – after meals

PCFO – phone call from owner

PCTO – phone call to owner

PCV – packed cell volume

PDA – patent ductus arteriosus

PE – physical examination/pulmonary edema

PEA – pulseless electrical activity (previously EMD)

Pl Eff – pleural effusion

PLN – peripheral lymph nodes

Plt – platelet

PO – per os/by mouth

PPM – persistent papillary membrane

PPMSH – past pertinent medical and surgical history

PPN – partial parenteral nutrition

PRAA – persistent right aortic arch

PRBC – packed red blood cells

PRN – as needed

PT – prothrombin time

PTH – parathyroid hormone

PTT – partial thromboplastin time

PU/PD – polyuric/polydypsic

PVC – premature ventricular contraction

Px – prognosis

Q – every

Q4h – every 4 hours

QAR – quiet, alert, responsive

QD – every day

QID – four times daily

QOD – every other day

RA – right atrium

R & A – resection and anastomosis

RACL – ruptured anterior cruciate ligament

RBC – red blood cell

RDVM – referring veterinary colleague

REM – rapid eye movement

RMSF – Rocky Mountain spotted fever

R/O – rule out

RT – radiation therapy

RV – right ventricle

RVN – registered veterinary nurse

RVT – registered veterinary technician

Rx – prescription

S. – without

SA – sinus arrhythmia

SC – subcutaneously

SID – once per day

SLE – systemic lupus erythamatosus

Sig: – directions to patient

SOAP – signalment, objective, assessment, plan

SQ – subcutaneously

Staph – staphylococcus

Stat – immediately

SX – surgery

Sz – seizure

T – temperature

Tab – tablet

Tbsp – tablespoon (15 ml)

TID – three times per day

Top – topically

TP – total protein

TPN – total parenteral nutrition

TPR – temp, pulse, respiratory rate

Tsp. – teaspoon (5 ml)

Tx – treatment

U – units/urine

UA – urinalysis

UGI – upper gastrointestinal

URI – upper respiratory infection

URV – upper respiratory virus

US – ultrasound

UTI – urinary tract infection

UO – urinary obstruction

V – vomiting

VA – veterinary assistant

VD – ventrodorsal

V/D – vomiting/diarrhea

VPC – ventricular premature contraction

VWD – von Willebrand's disease

WBC – white blood cell

WNL – within normal limits

Wt – weight

X-Ray – radiograph (C-X-ray = chest X-ray; Abd X-ray = abdominal X-ray)

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