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A concise overview of the key considerations and protocols for transferring trauma patients to definitive care. It covers essential aspects such as patient stabilization, communication between transferring teams, and the abc-sbar template for effective handover. The document also addresses the responsibilities of the referring physician and factors influencing the mode of transportation. It includes questions and answers related to patient assessment, radiographic studies, and priorities in managing trauma cases, making it a valuable resource for medical professionals involved in trauma care and transfer processes. Useful for medical students and professionals.
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evidence supports that trauma outcome is enhanced if critically injured pts are treated in trauma centers - ✔✔✔red text what patients require the highest level of care and will likely benefit from timely transfer? - ✔✔✔evidence of shock, significant physiologic deterioration, progressive deterioration in neurological status red text how is patient outcome related to timeliness of transfer? - ✔✔✔patient outcome is directly related to time elapsed between injury and properly delivered definitive care red text if resources are available and necessary procedures can be performed expeditiously, life threatening injuries should be treated before patient transport. this may require operative intervention to ensure the patient is in the best possible condition for transfer. intervention before requires judgement - ✔✔✔red text what are the responsibilites of referring physician in a patient transfer situation? - ✔✔✔1. initiate transfer during resuscitation