Pediatric and Adult Interfacility Transports: A Descriptive Comparison

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• Brian Schultz; Maria Mandt
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/pedsos.2024-000219

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This article describes how children and adults are moved between hospitals when they need special care. The study looks at the differences in how these transports happen, including who is on the transport team, what equipment is used, and why patients are moved. It also compares the needs of children to those of adults during these trips. The goal is to help hospitals understand how to make patient transfers safer and better for both kids and grown-ups.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Adult; Comparative Study; Emergency Medical Services; Patient Transfer; Pediatrics; Transportation of Patients

Institutions: Brooke Army Medical Center; University of Colorado

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