What Does DOA Stand For?
DOA stands for Dead On Arrival
DOA, or Dead On Arrival, is a medical and emergency services term used to describe a patient who is found to be without vital signs—such as pulse and respiration—upon the arrival of medical personnel. This designation indicates that the individual has likely been deceased prior to the delivery of emergency care, rendering resuscitative efforts futile.
Added on 27th September 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym