prehospital care


pre·hos·pi·tal care

(prē-hos'pi-tăl kār) Assessment, stabilization, and care of a medical emergency or trauma victim, including transport to the appropriate receiving facility.

prehospital care

The care a patient receives from an emergency medical service before arriving at the hospital. This is usually done by emergency medical technicians and paramedics. See: out-of-hospital.See also: care