Meanings of delayed presentation in English

These events can be difficult to detect due to delayed presentation.

Intrapartum antibiotics were associated both with delayed presentation of symptoms and milder LOD.

Two patients died: both had delayed presentation to the hospital.

Black race and age above 60 years were independently associated with delayed presentation and prolonged door-to-needle times.

Conclusion: Patients with envenoming following snakebite should receive antivenom as soon as possible: delayed presentation or administration may be very dangerous.

Delayed presentation to GPs may be a contributory factor, but evidence is lacking.