adverb
General Slang
stat
STAT · adverb · informal
Immediately; a top-priority order to act without delay.
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Instruction that a medication, test, or procedure must be done right away, taking priority over all other orders. In practice a stat medication is usually given within 15-30 minutes.
“Get me a gram of ceftriaxone and a lactate, stat.”
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stat In A Sentence
Get me a gram of ceftriaxone and a lactate, stat.
Origin & Usage
Abbreviation of Latin 'statim' meaning 'immediately.'
People Also Ask
What does 'stat' mean in a hospital?
It means immediately. A stat order for a medication, test, or procedure must be carried out right away, ahead of all other orders.
How fast is 'stat'?
In practice a stat medication is usually given within about 15 to 30 minutes, as fast as staff can safely act.
Where does 'stat' come from?
It is short for the Latin word 'statim', meaning 'immediately'.
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