prehospital
adjective
pre·hos·pi·tal
ˌprē-ˈhäs-(ˌ)pit-ᵊl 
: occurring before or during transportation (as of a trauma victim) to a hospital
prehospital emergency care
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“Prehospital.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/prehospital. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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