Door
Door (Medicine)
Door (pronounced: /dɔːr/) is a term used in the medical field, particularly in emergency medicine, to describe the time from a patient's arrival at the hospital to the time of treatment. This term is often used in the context of "door-to-balloon" or "door-to-needle" times, which are critical measures in emergency cardiac care.
Etymology
The term "door" in this context is derived from the literal meaning of the word, referring to the entrance or access point to a building or room. In medical parlance, it signifies the point of entry into the healthcare system, specifically, a hospital or emergency room.
Related Terms
- Door-to-Balloon Time: This is the time from a patient's arrival at the hospital (the "door") to the time when a catheter is inflated within the blocked coronary artery (the "balloon"). This measure is used in the treatment of acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) where rapid treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
- Door-to-Needle Time: This is the time from a patient's arrival at the hospital (the "door") to the time of administration of thrombolytic (clot-busting) medication (the "needle"). This measure is used in the treatment of stroke and other conditions where rapid treatment can significantly improve outcomes.
- Door-to-Doctor Time: This is the time from a patient's arrival at the hospital (the "door") to the time they first see a doctor. This measure is used as a benchmark for emergency department efficiency.
- Door-to-CT Time: This is the time from a patient's arrival at the hospital (the "door") to the time they undergo a CT scan. This measure is used in the treatment of stroke and other conditions where rapid imaging can guide treatment decisions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Door
- Wikipedia's article - Door
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