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Neonatal, adult and paediatric safe transfer and retrieval : a practical approach to transfers

Foex, Bernard (ed)

Neonatal, adult and paediatric safe transfer and retrieval : a practical approach to transfers - Chichester : Wiley, 2019 - xxi, 218p.

Text includes: The elements of transfer; Practical considerations; Clinical considerations; Special considerations. Includes appendices: Appendix A: Intensive care levels: classification of ICU patient dependency: Transfer quick reference; Pre-departure checks; Generic forms: referral and transfer. Includes glossary.

This manual covers the basics of mobile medicine, the elements of transfer, patient and team safety, and the practical and clinical considerations associated with the patient transfer process. Each chapter makes use of checklists, practical examples and content summaries to help readers understand and overcome the challenges of both adult and paediatric patient transfers. Neonatal, Adult and Paediatric Safe Transfer and Retrieval is a must-have resource for doctors, nurses, paramedics and healthcare professionals involved in patient transfer and those in ALSG courses in patient transport. This book is a must-have resource for doctors, nurses, paramedics and healthcare professionals involved in patient transfer and those in ALSG courses in patient transport.

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