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Emergency Treatment

Medical Definition:	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.
Guide Notes:	GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; coord IM with med condition with appropriate qualif (IM)
Previously Indexed:	Emergencies (1966-1997)

Emergency Treatment Categories.

	First Aid
	Resuscitation - The restoration to life or consciousness of one apparently dead. (Dorland, 27th ed)
	Transportation of Patients - Conveying ill or injured individuals from one place to another.