Transfer of Critical Care Patients Increasing Demand in Inter-Hospital Patient Transfer

摘要

Changes in the structure of medical care increase the amount of critical care transports. In order to minimize the risk of these transports, organizational preconditions have to be established, medical staff must be trained adequately, especially equipped transportation vehicles must be available, and the patient has to be prepared optimally. The continuation of the individual critical care therapy under the conditions of transport has to be guaranteed. Main focus of the preparation of the transport is a detailed clarification of the patient's condition and the circumstances of transport.