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Learning Objectives
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of ground, fixed-wing, and heliocopter transport.
Evaluate physiologic changes thatoccur during transport and list interventions to limit patient compromise.
Describe the current federal rrequirements and regulations in regard to transporting the ill or injured patient.
List, in order, the appropriate steps in arranging an interfacility transport.
Identify stabilization procedures to be undertaken for all patients requiring transport.
Describe the emotional impact of transport on the patient and/or the family and list interventions to provide psychosocial support for these individuals, taking into consideration cultural and linguistic variables.
List the baseline diagnostic studies to be performed prior to transport, if time and patient condition warrant their performance.
Cite physiologic changes that occur during transport and impact the neurologic, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
Summarize special considerations for transport of burn and multiple-trauma patients.
Identify the problems that may occur during transport of the pediatric patient.