SynthesisCritical care (London, England)2006
Outcomes of interfacility critical care adult patient transport: a systematic review.
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30 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Incidence and Risk Factors of Clinical Deterioration during Inter-Facility Transfer of Critically Ill Patients; a Cohort Study.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2020Article
- Transfer of primary care patients receiving chronic care: the next step in the continuum of care.International health · 2019Review
- Interhospital transport of critically ill patients: experiences and challenges, a qualitative study.Scandinavian journal of trauma, resuscitation and emergency medicine · 2019Article
- Quality of inter-hospital transportation in 431 transport survivor patients suffering from acute respiratory distress syndrome referred to specialist centers.Annals of intensive care · 2018Article
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- High incidence of adverse events during intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients and new related risk factors: a prospective, multicenter study in China.Critical care (London, England) · 2016Observational
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- Transferring the critically ill patient: are we there yet?Critical care (London, England) · 2015Review
- Adaptation of the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to critical care transport.Critical care nurse · 2014Article
- When place and time matter: How to conduct safe inter-hospital transfer of patients.Saudi journal of anaesthesia · 2014Article
- Adverse events during intrahospital transport of critically ill patients: incidence and risk factors.Annals of intensive care · 2013Article
- Which patients and where: a qualitative study of patient transfers from community hospitals.Medical care · 2011Article
- Adverse clinical events during intrahospital transport by a specialized team: a preliminary report.American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses · 2011Article
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Abstract
introductionWe aimed to determine the adverse events and important prognostic factors associated with interfacility transport of intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients.
methodsWe performed a systematic review of MEDLINE, CENTRAL, EMBASE, CINAHL, HEALTHSTAR, and Web of Science (from inception until 10 January 2005) for all clinical studies describing the incidence and predictors of adverse events in intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients undergoing interfacility transport. The bibliographies of selected articles were also examined.
resultsFive studies (245 patients) met the inclusion criteria. All were case-series and two were prospective in design. Due to the paucity of studies and significant heterogeneity in study population, outcome events, and results, we synthesized data in a qualitative manner. Pre-transport severity of illness was reported in only one study. The most common indication for transport was a need for investigations and/or specialist care (three studies, 220 patients). Transport modalities included air (fixed or rotor wing; 66% of patients) and ground (31%) ambulance, and commercial aircraft (3%). Transport teams included a physician in three studies (220 patients). Death during transfer was rare (n = 1). No other adverse events or significant therapeutic interventions during transport were reported. One study reported a 19% (28/145) incidence of respiratory alkalosis on arrival and another study documented a 30% overall intensive care unit mortality, while no adverse events or outcomes were reported after arrival in the three other studies.
conclusionInsufficient data exist to draw firm conclusions regarding the mortality, morbidity, or risk factors associated with the interfacility transport of intubated and mechanically ventilated adult patients. Further study is required to define the risks and benefits of interfacility transfer in this patient population. Such information is important for the planning and allocation of resources related to transporting critically ill adults.
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