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A Guide To Medical Status From A Lexington County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer

If you look under the "News" section of this website, you will see stories of local accidents. We post these stories because it is helpful for Missouri accident victims to know that they are not alone. Many of these stories describe a victim's condition as "critical" or "stable". If your loved one has been in a Missouri car accident, you may wonder what these terms mean?

Most hospitals use a one-word description for a patient's medical condition when describing the patient's condition to the media. These medical states are defined by the American Hospital Association and are designed to provide information about the patient's well-being while protecting their privacy.

The Lexington County, MO auto accident lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have put together this guide to help you understand medical states and their meanings.

Undetermined: The patient medical condition has not yet been determined.

Good: Vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration are stable and within normal limits. The patient is conscious and comfortable and is expected to make a full recovery.

Fair: The patient's vital signs such as are stable and within normal limits. The patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable or in pain. The patient is very likely to recover from his or her injuries.

Serious: The patient's vital signs are unstable or they are not within normal limits. The patient is acutely ill and the chances of a full recovery are uncertain.

Critical: The patient's vital signs are unstable and not within normal limits. The patient may be unconscious. The patient's life is in danger and there is a strong chance that the patient will not recover.

Other terms that are used by the media include: grave condition, extremely critical condition, critical but stable condition, serious but stable condition, satisfactory condition, life-threatening and stable. Stable refers to vital signs that are within normal parameters or to the expectation of a positive prognosis. Unfortunately, the term stable can be misleading as medical conditions may suddenly worsen.

Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys represents victims of car accidents in Lexington County and throughout Missouri and Kansas. If you have been injured in a Missouri automobile accident, download a free copy of "10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim." This guide lists ten steps you can take to protect your insurance settlement.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your own injury claim, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys and ask to schedule a free consultation with a Lexington County, MO auto accident lawyer.

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