ATLS Module 13 2025 -
Transfer to Definitive Care
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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
2. consult w receiving doctor
3. maintain familiarity w transporting agencies
4. select appropriate transport mode
5. determine level of care required during transfer
6. stabilize pt's condition before transfer
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