routine intervention

An intervention to monitor or maintain a clinical status quo—e.g., daily lab tests, regular radiographic exams, routine determination of vital signs and weight, pulmonary hygiene, frequent turning of the patient to prevent pressure sores, and management thereof if they develop.

routine intervention

Medtalk An intervention to monitor or maintain a clinical status quo–eg, daily lab tests, regular radiographic exams, routine determination of vital signs and weight, pulmonary hygiene, frequent turning, care of pressure sores

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