[branch of medicine concerned with resuscitation, transportation and care from the point of injury or beginning of illness through the hospital or other emergency treatment facility; includes first aid or other immediate intervention for accidents or medical conditions requiring immediate care and treatment before definitive medical and surgical management can be procured. ( CSP )]
UMLS (CSP) C1527398 - Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
Relation/PAR: Patient Care
Relation/CHD: resuscitation