Intrahospital transport of the critically ill adult: a research review and implications.
Transporting the critically ill adult from the relative stability of the critical care environment to a testing site or new area is a nursing responsibility. Yet current research about the risks and benefits of intrahospital transport is at times conflicting. This article provides an analysis of available research on the critical elements involved in intrahospital transport and suggests recommendations for clinical practice.
Caruana
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, USA.
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D000465:Algorithms; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D012107:Research Design; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000379:methods*