prehospital

adjective

pre·​hos·​pi·​tal ˌprē-ˈhäs-(ˌ)pit-ᵊl How to pronounce prehospital (audio)
: occurring before or during transportation (as of a trauma victim) to a hospital
prehospital emergency care

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“Prehospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/prehospital. Accessed 4 May. 2024.

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