Definition

1. Noun:
   • The branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness: "Emergency medicine" refers to the medical specialty focused on the immediate assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and initial management of patients with acute illnesses or injuries. It is practiced primarily in emergency departments.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She decided to specialize in emergency medicine after her residency.
  • The hospital is renowned for its advanced department of emergency medicine.
  • Rapid decision-making is a critical skill in emergency medicine.

Advanced Usage

• "To practice emergency medicine": to work professionally in this specific medical field.
  • After completing his fellowship, he began to practice emergency medicine at a major trauma center.

Variants and Related Words

• Emergency physician (n): A doctor who specializes in emergency medicine.
  • The emergency physician quickly assessed the patient's condition.
• Emergency department (ED) (n): The hospital unit where emergency medicine is practiced.
  • The patient was rushed to the emergency department.

Synonyms

• Traumatology (in some contexts, though it is more specifically focused on physical injury).
• Acute care medicine.

Related Phrases

• Emergency medical services (EMS): The system and personnel (like paramedics) that provide out-of-hospital acute care and transport.
  • Emergency medical services arrived at the scene within minutes.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. the branch of medicine concerned with the prompt diagnosis and treatment of injuries or trauma or sudden illness