An intubated patient is being transferred to another hospital.
a) Outline the preparation required prior to departure (60%)
b) What properties should the monitor have? (30%)
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a) Outline the preparation required prior to departure (60%)
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Patient stable for transfer
Appropriately trained staff, minimum of two people
Warm, high visibility clothing
Insurance
Ambulance booked
Confirmed transfer location
Appropriate drugs
Appropriate equipment that has been checked and working
Infusions rationalised
Sufficient oxygen
Notes, Xrays, lab results copied
Transfer chart prepared
Portable phone with contact numbers
Return arrangements made
Relatives informed
Patient stable on transfer equipment
b) What properties should the monitor have? (30%)
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Light weight
Battery powered
Clear display of:
o ECG
o SpO2
o Non-invasive BP
o Two invasive pressures
o Capnography
o Temperature
Alarms
o Visual
o Audible above background noise