Chapter 15-Type of transport Flashcards
If a life-threatening condition exist, the transportation may be meaningfully accelerated by use of
lights and sirens
however, a lack of lights and sirens would not substantially decrease transport times sometimes this can be a much more _____
safer method of transport and will only result in an arrival a few minutes later than emergency transport, using lights and sirens
A general rule for determining the priority of transport is to consider the results of
The patient’s primary assessment
Give some examples of high priority transport
Patient with altered mental status
Patient with circulatory compromise
Patient with signs and symptoms of shock
Patient with difficulty breathing
most patients with circulatory problems cannot be stabilized in the __________ and need to undergo treatment at a hospital
Pre-hospital setting
if you choose to use lights and sirens, you should be able to
Specifically describe why in your report and why the improved arrival time justified the increased risk to which you exposed the patient and the public at large
Modes of transport, ultimately come in one of two categories
Ground or air
Ground transportation is usually staffed by
EMTs and paramedics
Air transportation for critical care transport units are usually staffed by
Critical care nurses and paramedics
what are some circumstances where a patient could benefit from air transport
In rural areas with long ground transport times
Patients who have experienced a heart attack, stroke, or complication of pregnancy
When you are considering ALS transport for a patient, compare the total time between
A ground ALS unit to respond versus the time required for an ALS helicopter to respond
Keep in mind that transporting a patient using lights or sirens or transporting via helicopter can cause ___________ for the patient
Additional anxiety
