Intrahospital transport of critically ill patients.
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چکیده
Intrahospital transport of critically ill patients must be considered as part of the critical care continuum. The level of care provided must be commensurate with the severity of illness. These transfers are intensive in terms of utilization of personnel and resources. Advance preparation and optimal coordination of the transport process go a long way toward safer transfers of the critically ill.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Critical care clinics
دوره 8 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990