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.
This means that you are to start the medication right away.
Take it now and once only.
stat is an abbreviation for statistique, (statistical / statistics)
-Standing - Single - Stat - Self-terminating - Automatic stop
"Stat veritas" is a Latin phrase that translates to "the truth stands." It is often used to emphasize the idea that truth is constant and unwavering. In a broader sense, it signifies the importance of seeking and upholding truth in various aspects of life, such as academia, law, and ethics.
The English language equivalent of de stat is state property or office of the state.
Stat is he/she/it stands
No, stat means "ASAP!" PRN means "as needed"
Corner infielder
There is no such stat. If you're seeing it on a stat sheet, it may refer to some kind of "total."
They will likely need to do an echocardiogram to assess his heart function, and also stat him on medication to treat the heart failure like lasix