Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Emergent Procedure
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2007-09-26
Definition:
"Surgical procedure for a patient with a hospital admission status of emergent (i.e. patients who have a life threatening condition requiring immediate assessment and treatment. Delay is harmful to the patient)"
References
- Manitoba Health Services Commission. Hospital Abstract User Manual. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Health Services Commission; 1987.(View)
Term used in
- De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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