Which term describes medical intervention provided before arrival at a hospital, typically by emergency responders?

Which term describes medical intervention provided before arrival at a hospital, typically by emergency responders?

• A. In-hospital Care
• B. Outpatient Care
• C. Prehospital Care
• D. In-Transit Care

Answer: (C)

Prehospital care is the medical intervention provided before arrival at a hospital, typically by emergency responders. It includes the initial scene assessment, life-saving measures (airway management, bleeding control, CPR, defibrillation), stabilization, and rapid transport to an appropriate facility. The goal is to preserve life, prevent deterioration, and set up definitive hospital-based treatment. In-hospital care happens after arrival at the hospital, outpatient care occurs without admission in clinics or similar settings, and care during transport is generally considered part of prehospital work, since it takes place before hospital arrival.

Prehospital care is the medical intervention provided before arrival at a hospital, typically by emergency responders. It includes the initial scene assessment, life-saving measures (airway management, bleeding control, CPR, defibrillation), stabilization, and rapid transport to an appropriate facility. The goal is to preserve life, prevent deterioration, and set up definitive hospital-based treatment. In-hospital care happens after arrival at the hospital, outpatient care occurs without admission in clinics or similar settings, and care during transport is generally considered part of prehospital work, since it takes place before hospital arrival.