Life-saving procedure

What does "Life-saving procedure" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A life-saving procedure in medicine refers to any operation or treatment that is performed to prevent a person from dying. This could be due to a sudden emergency, like a heart attack, or a long-term illness, like cancer. These procedures are often critical and urgent, aimed at stabilizing the patient's condition or curing the disease. They can range from surgeries to remove a tumor, to administering certain drugs, or performing CPR.

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