Prehospitalisation
Prehospitalisation refers to the period of care provided to a patient from the onset of illness or injury until their arrival at a hospital or other healthcare facility. This phase is typically managed by emergency medical services (EMS), which include paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and other trained personnel. The primary goals of prehospitalisation are to assess the patient's condition, provide life-sustaining interventions, stabilize their condition as much as possible, and arrange for safe and timely transport to the most appropriate medical facility.
During the prehospital phase, EMS teams perform a rapid assessment to identify life threats and determine the