 
	
Appendix G: Veterinary Chart Abstraction Form
 
	Form
	Approved OMB
	No. 0923-0051 Exp.
	Date 03/31/2018 
Reviewer Name: ________________________ Date of Review: ___ / ___ / ____ Data entered: ___ / ___ / ____
Veterinary Hospital: _______________________________ Pet ID: _________
Pet Name: _____________________________ Owner’s Name: ______________________________________
Address: Street: ___________________________ City: ___________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________
Telephone (Home) ______________(Cell) ______________(Work) ______________(Other) ______________
Patient Demographics
Age: ____ □ Years □ Months Sex: □ Male □ Female □ Neutered/Spayed
Species: □ Dog □ Cat □ Other _______________________ Breed: _______________________________
Hair Length: □ Short □ Medium □ Long □ Hairless □ N/A Body Condition Score: ____
Visit Information
Date of Visit: ____ / ____ / ______ Time of arrival: ____:____ □ am □ pm
MM DD YYYY
Chief Complaint: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Was the pet admitted? □ Y □ N If yes, # Days: ______
Initial Vital Signs: Weight: ________ □ kg □ lb
Temp (°F): ________ Heart Rate: _______ Respiratory Rate: _______ O2 sat: ________
Medical History
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Medications: Heartworm prevention □ Y □ N
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Decontamination
Was the patient decontaminated? □ Yes □ No □ N/A
If yes, where was the patient decontaminated? How was the patient decontaminated?
□ In the field/At site □ Water
□ At veterinary hospital □ Soap and water
□ Both □ Other: ___________________________
	This
	information is collected under the authority Comprehensive
	Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980
	(CERCLA), commonly known as the "Superfund" Act, as
	amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA)
	of 1986 and the Public Health Service Act (42 USC Sec. 301 [241]).
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	collection of information as 20 minutes per response, including the
	time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources,
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	or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection
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	reducing this burden to CDC/ATSDR Information Collection Review
	Office; 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS D-74  Atlanta, Georgia 30333; ATTN:
	PRA (0923-0051) 
Clinical Signs
Check box if the sign is present in the medical record (for this encounter). If date of onset is different from date of presentation, indicate in date column.
	
	
Sign Date
General
□ Fever (>103.0 °F)* ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hypothermia (<98.0 °F)* ___ / ___ / ____
□ Lethargy ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
Eye
□ Corneal abrasion ___ / ___ / ____
□ Increased tearing ___ / ___ / ____
□ Irritation/Pain ___ / ___ / ____
□ Itching/Pruritis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Miosis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Mydriasis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
Cardiovascular
□ Bradycardia* ___ / ___ / ____
□ Cardiac arrest ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hypertension ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hypotension ___ / ___ / ____
□ Tachycardia* ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
Respiratory
□ Cough ___ / ___ / ____
□ Cyanosis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Dyspnea ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hyperventilation/Tachypnea ___ / ___ / ____
□ Nose bleed ___ / ___ / ____
□ Phlegm/Congestion ___ / ___ / ____
□ Runny nose ___ / ___ / ____
□ Stridor ___ / ___ / ____
□ Wheezing ___ / ___ / ____ □ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
Gastrointestinal
□ Abdominal pain ___ / ___ / ____
□ Anorexia ___ / ___ / ____
□ Constipation ___ / ___ / ____
□ Diarrhea ___ / ___ / ____
□ Nausea ___ / ___ / ____
□ Vomiting ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
	
	
Sign Date
Nervous System
□ Ataxia ___ / ___ / ____
□ Fasciculations ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hyperactive/anxiety/irritable ___ / ___ / ____
□ Muscle pain ___ / ___ / ____
□ Muscle rigidity ___ / ___ / ____
□ Muscle weakness ___ / ___ / ____
□ Paralysis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Peripheral neuropathy ___ / ___ / ____
□ Salivation ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
Skin
□ Burns ___ / ___ / ____
□ Edema/Swelling ___ / ___ / ____
□ Erythema/Redness/Flushing ___ / ___ / ____
□ Hives/Welts ___ / ___ / ____
□ Irritation/Pain ___ / ___ / ____
□ Itching/Pruritis ___ / ___ / ____
□ Rash ___ / ___ / ____
□ Other: __________________ ___ / ___ / ____
	
*Normal value varies by species
	
	
Imaging
| Date | Type of Imaging | Location | Contrast | Acute Findings | Description of Acute Findings | 
| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ X-ray □ Ultrasound □ Other: ____________________ | 
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				 □ Y □ N | 
				 □ Y □ N | 
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| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ X-ray □ Ultrasound □ Other: ____________________ | 
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				 □ Y □ N | 
				 □ Y □ N | 
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| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ X-ray □ Ultrasound □ Other: ____________________ | 
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				 □ Y □ N | 
				 □ Y □ N | 
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| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ X-ray □ Ultrasound □ Other: ____________________ | 
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				 □ Y □ N | 
				 □ Y □ N | 
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EKG
| Date | Findings | Description of EKG Findings | 
| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ WNL □ Abnl, consistent □ Abnl, new | 
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| ___ / ___ / ____ 
 | □ WNL □ Abnl, consistent □ Abnl, new | 
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WNL- within normal limits
Abnl, consistent- Abnormal finding, consistent with medical history or previous disease
Abnl, new- Abnormal finding, may indicate the presence of new disease
Lab Values (See key below for check box explanations)
(Only record actual value if it is initially abnormal or becomes abnormal. Do not record normal values.)
| Lab | 
				 | Repeat Lab Values (if necessary) | 
| Na 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| K 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Cl 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| HCO3- 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| BUN 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Cr 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Glu 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Hgb 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Hct 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
	
| WBC 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Plts 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Ca2+ 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| AST 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| ALT 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Total Bili 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Alk Phos 
 _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Other: _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Other: _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Other: _______ | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
	
Urinalysis
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				 | Date: ___ / ___ / ____ | Repeat Lab Values (if necessary) | 
| pH | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Specific Gravity | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Protein | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Glucose | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Ketones | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| WBC | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| RBC | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
| Bilirubin | □ WNL □ Abnl, CI □ Abnl, C Dz □ Abnl, exposure □ Abnl, other | 
				 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ 
 Date: ___ / ___ / ___ Time: ____:____ □ am □ pm _______________ | 
	
WNL- Within normal limits
Abnl, CI- Abnormal, Clinically insignificant (To be determined with NCEH Toxicologists)
Abnl, C Dz- Abnormal finding, consistent with documented chronic disease
Abnl, exposure- Abnormal finding, potentially associated with the exposure
Abnl, other- Clinically significant abnormality, related to other disease process
	
	
Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Flow Sheet
| Date | Date | Date | Date | 
| Time | Time | Time | Time | 
| pH | pH | pH | pH | 
| pO2 | pO2 | pO2 | pO2 | 
| pCO2 | pCO2 | pCO2 | pCO2 | 
| HCO3- | HCO3- | HCO3- | HCO3- | 
| O2 sat | O2 sat | O2 sat | O2 sat | 
| Supplemental O2 □ Y □ N □ N/A | Supplemental O2 □ Y □ N □ N/Ac | Supplemental O2 □ Y □ N □ N/A | Supplemental O2 □ Y □ N □ N/A | 
	
	
Medications (new medications that were initiated or prescribed during this visit/admission)
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Outcomes
	
Diagnosis: _________________________________________________________________________________________
	
Discharge
	
□ LWBS □ Office visit
□ Admitted: ___ / ___ /____ Discharge information: Date: ___ / ___ /____ Time: ____: _____ □ am □ pm
□ Died: ___ / ___ /____ Cause of death: _________________________________________________________________
Necropsy performed? □ Yes □ No □
If yes, where? _______________________________________________________________________________
Necropsy findings: ___________________________________________________________________________
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□ Other: ___________________________________
	
LWBS- Left without being seen
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