The case for specialized transport teams

Loehr and Messmer note that many members of adult emergency medical services transport teams lack the experience and training to identify the subtle changes that indicate a deteriorating condition in a pediatric patient. They suggest a significant shift in practice should be made to better utilize p...

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Published in:The American journal of nursing 2011-09, Vol.111 (9), p.11-11
Main Authors: Loehr, Andrew B, Messmer, Patricia R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ambulances - manpower
Children
Clinical Competence
Clinical outcomes
Emergency medical care
Emergency Medical Technicians
Emergency services
Female
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Nurses
Nursing
Paediatrics
Patient Care Team
Pediatrics
Tachycardia, Supraventricular - diagnosis
Teams
Transport
United States
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Summary:Loehr and Messmer note that many members of adult emergency medical services transport teams lack the experience and training to identify the subtle changes that indicate a deteriorating condition in a pediatric patient. They suggest a significant shift in practice should be made to better utilize pediatric and neonatal specialty teams. Referring providers need to be aware of the presence of these teams in their area and should learn how to enlist their help. Although every sick child doesn't require a specialized transport team, all children should be transported by caregivers who are comfortable with and able to care for them.
ISSN:0002-936X
1538-7488
DOI:10.1097/01.NAJ.0000405038.47088.8b