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| | Dead on arrival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Dead on arrival or DOA is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be dead (non-viable) upon the arrival of professional medical assistance, often in the form of first responders such as emergency medical technicians, paramedics, or police. |
 | | In some jurisdictions, first responders must first consult with an online physician before officially pronouncing a patient deceased, but once Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is initiated, it must be continued until a physician can pronounce the patient dead. |
 | | If a new product, such as a computer, arrives "DOA" then it is likely that the recipient will call the supplier to get a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA), a transaction that acknowledges that (apparently defective) goods will be returned to the supplier for refund, replacement or credit. |
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