UNSTABLE PATIENT


Meaning of UNSTABLE PATIENT in English

A patient whose physiological status is in fluctuation. Emergent, treatment and/or surgical intervention are anticipated during the evacuation. An unstable patient’s rapidly changing status and requirements are beyond the standard en route care capability and requires medical/surgical augmentation. (JP 4-02)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.