Critically ill patients may require intra- or inter-hospital transfer for clinical reasons. The principles are the same for both circumstances. Competence in aero-medical transfers is not a specific requirement though they may be used for competence acquisition and assessment if local circumstances permit.
By the end of specialist training, the trainee...
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Features of competent performance
- Consider alternative modes and methods
- Effective preparation: planning & communication tasks
- Attention to safety: anticipation and minimisation of risks; prevention of adverse events; safe use of equipment
- Maintains effective monitoring during transportation
- Complications - prevention; identification; management
- Continuance of care plans
- Effective hand-over and documentation
- Recognition of limitations (self and others)
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