Extended
Extended
Extended (/ɪkˈstɛndɪd/), from the Latin extendere, meaning "to stretch out", is a term often used in various fields of medicine to describe a condition, procedure, or state that is prolonged or lengthened beyond the usual or expected duration.
In Medicine
In the medical field, the term "extended" can be used in various contexts such as extended antibiotics therapy, extended hospital stay, extended spectrum antibiotics, and extended recovery period.
Extended Antibiotics Therapy
Extended antibiotics therapy refers to the prolonged use of antibiotics to treat an infection. This is often necessary when the infection is severe, recurrent, or caused by bacteria that are resistant to many types of antibiotics.
Extended Hospital Stay
An extended hospital stay refers to a situation where a patient needs to stay in the hospital for a longer period than initially expected. This could be due to complications, slow recovery, or the need for further treatment or monitoring.
Extended Spectrum Antibiotics
Extended spectrum antibiotics are a type of antibiotics that are effective against a wide range of bacteria. They are often used when the bacteria causing an infection are resistant to other types of antibiotics.
Extended Recovery Period
An extended recovery period refers to a situation where it takes a patient longer than usual to recover from an illness, surgery, or injury. This could be due to complications, underlying health conditions, or the severity of the illness, surgery, or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Extended
- Wikipedia's article - Extended
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