statim

Statim is a Latin adverb meaning "immediately" or "at once." In English medical language, the term functions similarly to the more common "stat," indicating that a task should be carried out without delay. The word appears in historical medical texts and in some prescriptions or orders that retain Latin phrasing; today, "STAT" is far more common in everyday usage, while "statim" is encountered in more formal or archival contexts.

In medical practice, a statim or stat order directs rapid action, such as urgent administration of a drug or prompt patient intervention. The distinction between "stat" and "statim" varies by region and era; modern American practice predominantly uses "STAT."

Statim is also a brand name for a line of dental sterilizers. STATIM autoclaves are tabletop steam sterilizers used in dental offices and clinics to sterilize instruments quickly and efficiently. The brand name evokes immediacy in processing and safety in instrument handling, and the devices are widely used in professional settings for sterilization.

In addition to its linguistic and commercial uses, statim occasionally appears in veterinary, laboratory, or academic contexts as a direct cue for immediate action, retaining the core meaning of urgency. The term's Latin origin remains the basis for its sense of immediacy, even as it exists alongside more common abbreviations like STAT.