2007-12-15 09:11:22 · 8 answers · asked by nad 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
STAT- is an old medical term short for the latin "statim" -meaning immediately.
This medical order is to be performed immediately, and the results are vital and urgent.
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2007-12-15 09:21:50 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
originally "stat" was derived from Latin. it is suppose to mean for the critical need of the patient. after 22 years in the lab..i can honestly say there is an abundance of stat abuse. there is stat = doctor wants to go home; stat = nurse wants to go home; stat = patient wants to go home; stat = doctor forgot to order the test; stat = nurse forgot to order the test; stat = doctor didn't believe the results; stat = the doctor is on his way in to see the patent;stat = this is being done as a personal favor; stat = procedure protocol and finally stat = the patient really needs this right now.
when everything is ordered stat.. stat loses it's meaning and it all becomes routine.
2007-12-15 16:31:03 · answer #2 · answered by wishbone 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the only time I've actually heard the word stat used was on TV. The ER writers love to use it, that and "get a CBC and Chem 7". But in the hospitals I've been in no one actually says stat.
2007-12-15 14:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by Troy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-09 05:24:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha! debbie g is so right!
The "stat" that gets attention in the OR's is when additional anesthesiologists are called "stat" to an OR. It' usually means big, bad trouble, and we actually run.
2007-12-16 05:14:01 · answer #5 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually we do use "STAT" as in have the lab run it STAT or call the radiology dept for the CT STAT. (to differentiate from routine or ASAP). I have also told nurses some things are STAT as well (so they know its more important than another task).
2007-12-15 15:09:41 · answer #6 · answered by Diane A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The term is derived from the Latin word "statim" which means immediately
2007-12-15 09:19:41 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should just google it... like the previous two people just did to provide your answer.
2007-12-15 11:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by clements1990 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋