From what I've learned so far in my pharmacy technology class that order means inject intramuscularly(in the muscle) immediately and then every three hours as needed. Hope this helps.
The medication is given immediately as a single dose. Stat means immediately, so a stat dose would mean the medication that would be given as fast as it could be dispensed to the patient.
SL means sub-lingual Stat is from latin "Statim" which means immediately So SL STAT means they want 0.3mg of the drug placed under the tongue immediately.
This means that you are to start the medication right away.
-Standing - Single - Stat - Self-terminating - Automatic stop
When an order is marked as "stat," it indicates that it is urgent and needs to be fulfilled immediately, typically within a specific time frame, often within 30 minutes. This designation is commonly used in medical settings for tests, treatments, or medications that are critical to a patient's immediate care. The priority of a stat order is to ensure prompt attention to prevent potential complications or deterioration in the patient's condition.
Take it now and once only.
STAT in medical terms means "right away", or "immediate". A CBC is a "complete blood count". Your doctor may order a STAT CBC for you if he suspects an anemia or other issue that he wants to treat right away.
STAT is the medical term meaning immediately.'Stat!"STAT means immediately.
An order to DO IT NOW! -emac.
No, stat means "ASAP!" PRN means "as needed"
A stat lab is a laboratory test ordered to be done immediately.anything "stat" means that it should be done right away.
An order that is to be filled immediately.