NPO in Dutch
NPO in Dutch is vzw — NPO means nothing by mouth; an instruction that a patient must not eat or drink, usually before surgery or a procedure, or because swallowing is unsafe.
NPO in Dutch
What does "NPO" mean?
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abbreviation Nothing by mouth; an instruction that a patient must not eat or drink, usually before surgery or a procedure, or because swallowing is unsafe.
"Keep the patient NPO from midnight before the operation."
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abbreviation Non-profit organisation; a body that operates for a social, charitable or public purpose rather than to distribute profit to owners.
"The shelter is run by a local NPO with three paid staff."
NPO in a sentence
- Keep the patient NPO from midnight before the operation.
- She was NPO for twelve hours and only allowed ice chips afterwards.
- The shelter is run by a local NPO with three paid staff.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "NPO" in Dutch?
"NPO" in Dutch is vzw. NPO means: Nothing by mouth; an instruction that a patient must not eat or drink, usually before surgery or a procedure, or because swallowing is unsafe.
How do you use "NPO" in a sentence?
Example: "Keep the patient NPO from midnight before the operation." In Dutch, "NPO" is vzw.