Decision Making and Rapid Transport

Question 1

Rapid Transport Criteria (RTC) patient

Answer 1

Transport unstable patient immediately after initial assessment UNLESS otherwise indicated by protocol

Question 2

Non-Rapid Transport Criteria (NRTC) patient

Answer 2

Transport stable patient after all treatments and protocols are complete. Monitor patient and be prepared for emergency transport if patient becomes RTC.

Question 3

Considerations to decide whether to transport patient as RTC vs NRTC

Answer 3

1. Mechanism of injury
2. Anatomy of injury
3. Findings in Primary Survey