Montana Pediatric Interfacility Consultation/Transfer Guidelines

• 2017

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These guidelines help doctors decide when to transfer sick or injured children to specialized care centers. It describes criteria for transferring kids with serious health issues, like breathing problems, heart failure, or severe injuries. The guidelines also explain how hospitals should communicate and prepare for these transfers. They cover the types of transport teams needed based on the child's condition and detail what information should be sent with the patient. The goal is to ensure quick and safe transfers for better outcomes in critically ill children.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Trauma

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Critical Care; Emergency Medical Services; Intensive Care Units, Pediatric; Patient Transfer; Referral and Consultation; Trauma Centers; Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Institutions: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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