Dead on arrival

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phrase

A term used when a patient is declared deceased immediately upon arrival at the hospital.

Despite all efforts to save him, the patient was dead on arrival at the hospital.
Visual representation of "dead on arrival" - A term used when a patient is declared deceased immediately upon arrival at the hospital.

Often appears as...

  • patient was dead on arrival
  • pronounced dead on arrival

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Literal Meaning

Used literally to describe a person who is no longer alive when they reach the hospital.

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The victim of the car accident was dead on arrival.
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No Emergency Reaction

This phrase indicates no emergency action can be taken by medical staff.

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Upon seeing the patient, the paramedics knew he was dead on arrival.
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Sensitive Context

Used in serious or somber situations; be mindful of its impact.

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After the disaster, several were reported dead on arrival.
Visual representation of the word "Dead on arrival"

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