emergency medical technician
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emergency
[e-mer´jen-se]an unlooked for or sudden occurrence, often dangerous, such as an accident or an urgent or pressing need.
emergency department an area of a hospital especially equipped and staffed for emergency care. Popularly called emergency room.
emergency medical technician (EMT) a provider of emergency care (health care at the basic life support level); this may include spinal immobilization, administration of oxygen, and control of bleeding. In some states there are modular training programs where an EMT can add skills to the basic level.
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emergency medical technician
n. Abbr. EMT
A person trained and certified to appraise and initiate the administration of emergency care for victims of trauma or acute illness before or during transportation of the victims to a health care facility via ambulance or aircraft.
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pre·hos·pi·tal pro·vid·er
(prē-hos'pi-tăl prŏ-vī'dĕr)One who provides care in case of medical emergency or trauma.
Synonym(s): emergency medical technician, paramedic.
Synonym(s): emergency medical technician, paramedic.
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