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)