What does SOS mean in medicine?
Oct 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
In general, "SOS" in medicine refers to a one-time medication order. A one-time medication order is a prescription method given by a physician, especially in emergency or temporary situations, meaning the medication should be used only when necessary, and this order is valid within 12 hours. If the medication is administered within the 12-hour period, the time of administration must be recorded on the medication order sheet.
In medicine, SOS generally refers to a one-time medical order for medication, meaning the drug should be used only when necessary, and this order is valid within 12 hours.
A one-time medical order for medication is a prescription method given by a doctor, especially in emergency or temporary situations. If the medication is administered within 12 hours, the administration time must be recorded on the medical order sheet; if the medication is not used within 12 hours, the doctor must issue a new order. In medical prescriptions, SOS means "when necessary," typically used as a special instruction for drug use, indicating that a single dose may be temporarily given when the patient's condition requires it. The dosing interval is usually not fixed, aiming to flexibly administer medication according to the patient’s actual condition to better relieve symptoms or manage sudden situations.
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