Gorked
Formal Definition
Extremely altered or obtunded, often from medications or metabolic derangement.
How It's Used on the Ward
"Patient is gorked out" - they're barely responsive.
Example
""Post-op patient is gorked from the anesthesia and fentanyl. Expected to clear in a few hours. Keep monitoring.""
Clinical Context
Informal and should only be used among colleagues, never in documentation or near patients/families.
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