General
samsonite positive
What does samsonite positive mean?
Mock 'sign' where a patient arrives with a suitcase, signalling they expect (or want) to be admitted.
"Samsonite positive in triage — came prepared to stay."
Origin
Bedside slang; Samsonite = luggage brand.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Samsonite positive' mean?
It is a mock clinical 'sign' where a patient arrives with a packed suitcase, taken to signal they expect or want to be admitted.
Why 'Samsonite'?
Samsonite is a well-known luggage brand, so the packed suitcase becomes the joking 'sign' of an anticipated hospital stay.
Is it a genuine medical sign?
No. It is bedside humour that parodies real diagnostic signs.
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