Guidelines For The Transport Of Critically ill Patients In Rabindranath Tagore International Institute Of Cardiac Science

Upon arrival at our receiving unit, our receiving and nursing staff performs the official verbal and written hand over formalities and an updated record of patients coming to the casualty is maintained.

Our ambulance is well-equipped with the following:

• Multipurpose transport trolley

• Folding stretchers

• Portable ventilator

• Oxygen cylinders

• Nebuliser

• Suction pump

• Syringe pump

• Pulse oxymeter

• Mobile phone

• Incubation set

• Emergency drugs and IV Fluids

• Linens, blankets, towels and pillows

In brief, the ambulance possesses all equipment standardized to enable a flawless transfer of patient during interruption of drug therapy or monitoring.

The prime responsibility of the Emergency Paramedical personnel is to ensure the availability and serviceability of all the documents as well as the instruments including the oxygen cylinders provided in the ambulance. Our transport service is explicitly organized and well-coordinated to deliver efficient and timely transfer.

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