Critical-care transport team improves care.
A critical-care transport team can prevent adverse outcomes, improve patient flow, and reduce delays. The team carries equipment and medications that can save a patient's life. Emergency department (ED) nurses can remain in the department, instead of having to transport patients for diagnostic tests. Transport nurses assist with resuscitations of trauma patients in the ED.
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