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primeras atenciones médicas

English translation: Prehospital emergency care / treatment

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Spanish term or phrase:primeras atenciones médicas
English translation:Prehospital emergency care / treatment
Entered by: EirTranslations

08:45 Nov 17, 2012
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Medical (general) / Road accident
Spanish term or phrase: primeras atenciones médicas
Pls note this is one term and goes together, thanks. For a road accident, see below. I thought of primary medical care but not totally sure.

Con respecto a la usuaria que viajaba en el turismo Peugeot, recibió las primeras atenciones médicas en la ambulancia del SAMU, y posteriormente fue evacuada en Helicóptero del Servicio Médico, al Hospital General Universitario de Alicante.
EirTranslations
Ireland
Local time: 22:28
Prehospital emergency care / treatment
Explanation:
I am a first responder in the Red Cross and we have always referred to it in this way.


As an example: PHTLS "Prehospital Trauma Life Support". This is a well-known certification in trauma.

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This comprises all the different assessments, tests and treatments that are performed before arriving to the hospital.
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Manuel Locria
Argentina
Grading comment
thx
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +3Prehospital emergency care / treatment
Manuel Locria
4 +3initial care/medical care
liz askew
3 +1emergency medical treatment
Wendy Streitparth
3first medical care
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
4 -1First aid
Magdalena Balibrea Vich


  

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26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
First aid


Explanation:
Es la expresión más común


    Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_aid
Magdalena Balibrea Vich
Spain
Local time: 23:28
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in CatalanCatalan, Native in SpanishSpanish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  MedPharm
16 mins
  -> thanks!
disagree  liz askew: I don't think so as this is pretty basic, see my references
1 hr
disagree  Manuel Locria: I agree with liz, in general people that work in the medical emergency systems are "a step further" , lets say, in their knowledge of First Aid.
2 hrs
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
emergency medical treatment


Explanation:
Suggestion

Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Local time: 23:28
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: In the SAMU, this is what you get :)
2 hrs
  -> Many thanks, Neil
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
initial care/medical care


Explanation:
BBC - Health: Emergency medical care
www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/emergency_medical_care.shtm...
These fast response vehicles can often arrive quicker than traditional ambulances, providing initial assessment and care until the ambulance arrives to take the ...

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ATENCIONES MÉDICAS TRAS EL NACIMIENTO
maazon.es/atenciones-medicas-tras-el-nacimiento/ - Translate this page
29 Ago 2012 – ATENCIONES MÉDICAS TRAS EL NACIMIENTO. Las primeras horas del bebé tras el parto son de vital relevancia. El recién nacido en esos ...

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Los primeros días del recién nacido
www.waece.org/embarazo/nacimiento/cap2.htm - Translate this page
LAS PRIMERAS ATENCIONES MÉDICAS PARA EL BEBÉ. El neonatólogo y la enfermera pediátrica ofrecen los primeros cuidados médicos para garantizar su ...

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you don't give first aid in the above example but healthcare


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El ex dictador panameño, Manuel Antonio Noriega, recibió las ...
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15 Dic 2011 – El ex dictador panameño, Manuel Antonio Noriega, recibió las primeras atenciones médicas durante los primeras días que ha pasado en ...

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Pediatric Coding Agenda - AAPC
static.aapc.com/.../ddd32c1c-5964-4a30-80b6-87be149c68e8.pdf
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the baby the next morning. – He reviews the ... newborn. • 99461 Initial care other than hospital – normal newborn ..... Keep track of ages, or will receive denials ...

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or
initial medical assistance

www.eventsafetyalliance.org/.../20-Medical_Ambulance... - United States
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to ensure that medical, ambulance and first-aid assistance, as appropriate, are available ... Approximately 1% of the number requiring initial medical assistance ...

liz askew
United Kingdom
Local time: 22:28
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4558

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Emma Goldsmith: I was just about to post "initial medical care" and your suggestion came in!
2 mins
  -> Thank you Emma!
agree  María Perales
5 mins
  -> Gracias!
agree  neilmac: Perfect for the context :)
1 hr
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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
Prehospital emergency care / treatment


Explanation:
I am a first responder in the Red Cross and we have always referred to it in this way.


As an example: PHTLS "Prehospital Trauma Life Support". This is a well-known certification in trauma.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2012-11-17 11:38:59 GMT)
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This comprises all the different assessments, tests and treatments that are performed before arriving to the hospital.


    Reference: http://www.elsevier.es/es/revistas/prehospital-emergency-car...
    Reference: http://www.all-acronyms.com/cat/7/PHTLS
Manuel Locria
Argentina
Works in field
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 8
Grading comment
thx

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  neilmac: Straight from the horse's mouth ;)
1 hr
  -> :D hahah thanks neilmac
agree  Cecilia Barraza-Mukherjee: http://www.urgenciauc.com/profesion/pdf/trauma/medicina_pre-...
1 hr
  -> Eso mismo! Gracias por el link Cecilia!
agree  Gabriela Burcea (X)
21 hrs
  -> Thanks Gabriela!
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