General
gone camping
What does gone camping mean?
Slang for a patient enclosed in an oxygen tent, as if camping under canvas.
"Sats were poor so he's gone camping for now."
Origin
Descriptive US hospital slang.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'gone camping' mean in a hospital?
It's slang for a patient enclosed in an oxygen tent, as if camping under canvas.
Why is it called that?
The oxygen tent resembles a small tent, prompting the camping metaphor.
Where is the phrase used?
It's descriptive US hospital slang.
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