Use of a specialized transport team for intrahospital transport of critically ill patients.
The transport of critically ill patients is challenging for nurses and patients alike. It is imperative that patient safety be the primary focus. The use of a specialized transport team can help to alleviate many of the adverse effects of the transport.
McLenon
Melissa
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Surgical Critical Care at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, USA. macmel@cablespeed.com
D003422:Critical Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016638:Critical Illness / Q000628:therapy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024382:Professional Role; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000458:organization & administration*