Emergency Medicine

The branch of medicine concerned with the evaluation and initial treatment of urgent and emergent medical problems, such as those caused by accidents, trauma, sudden illness, poisoning, or disasters. Emergency medical care can be provided at the hospital or at sites outside the medical facility.

Year introduced: 1977

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Tree Number(s): H02.403.250

MeSH Unique ID: D004635

Entry Terms:

• Medicine, Emergency

See Also:

• Paramedicine

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Health Occupations
Medicine
Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine