General
stat
What does stat mean?
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."
Origin
Abbreviation of Latin 'statim' meaning 'immediately.'
Frequently asked questions
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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