What it means
In emergency care, stabilization means getting airway, breathing, circulation and vital signs under control before moving on. In mental health, crisis stabilization keeps a person safe and calm during an acute crisis. In injuries, it means keeping a broken bone or the spine from moving, with a splint, collar or brace.
At a glance
| Also written | stabilize, stabilized, stabilizes |
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Related terms
stable
Describes a client whose condition is not changing and whose response to care can be predicted.
splint
A firm support strapped to a body part to keep it still and protected.
crisis intervention
Short-term help for a person in a crisis, to keep them safe and help them cope and function again.