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Patient Advice & Liaison Service (PALS) Critical Care Transfers This leaflet provides you with information about why critically ill patients sometimes have to be moved. This is called a 'critical

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How to fill out critical care transfers:

1. Begin by gathering all necessary information regarding the patient's condition, medical history, and current treatments. This includes vital signs, lab results, medication list, and any relevant imaging or test reports.
2. Ensure that the patient's demographic and contact information is accurately recorded. This includes their full name, date of birth, contact numbers, address, and next of kin details.
3. Document the reason for the critical care transfer, whether it is a deteriorating condition, need for specialized interventions, or the requirement for a higher level of care that is not available at the current facility.
4. Clearly outline the patient's current medical status, including any relevant diagnoses, ongoing treatments, and procedures that have been performed. This information helps the receiving facility understand the patient's medical needs effectively.
5. Include a thorough summary of the patient's vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. This information provides important details on the patient's physiological stability or instability.
6. Describe any ongoing or recently administered medications, including dosage, frequency, and route of administration. This is crucial for the receiving facility to ensure continuity of care and avoid any adverse reactions or drug interactions.
7. Provide detailed information about any specialized equipment or monitors that the patient requires, such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, or infusion pumps. Include the settings and parameters relevant to their usage.
8. If applicable, mention any pending or anticipated procedures or surgeries that the patient may need. This helps the receiving facility prepare the necessary resources and coordinate with their respective teams.
9. Clearly communicate any specific instructions or precautions related to the patient's care during the transfer. This may include maintaining strict infection control precautions, ensuring continuous monitoring, or particular patient positioning.
10. Finally, sign and date the critical care transfer form to validate the information provided. Ensure that it is securely transmitted to the receiving facility or healthcare professionals involved in the transfer process.

Who needs critical care transfers:

1. Patients with severe or life-threatening medical conditions, such as cardiac emergencies, respiratory failure, acute trauma, or complicated surgical cases, often require critical care transfers.
2. Individuals in need of highly specialized interventions, technologies, or facilities that are not available at the current healthcare facility may also require critical care transfers. This includes cases involving extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), advanced neurological or cardiac procedures, or specialized rehabilitation services.
3. Critically ill or unstable patients who need continuous monitoring, intensive interventions, or specialized nursing care that exceeds the capabilities of the current facility may also necessitate critical care transfers.

Note: It is important to consult with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and coordinators, to determine the specific criteria and processes for critical care transfers in different healthcare settings.

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What is critical care transfers?

Critical care transfers involve the movement of critically ill or injured patients from one medical facility to another, typically to a higher level of care.

Who is required to file critical care transfers?

Healthcare providers or facilities involved in the transfer of critically ill patients are required to file critical care transfers.

How to fill out critical care transfers?

Critical care transfers should be filled out by providing detailed information about the patient, the reason for transfer, and medical interventions performed.

What is the purpose of critical care transfers?

The purpose of critical care transfers is to ensure the safe and effective transfer of critically ill patients to appropriate levels of care.

What information must be reported on critical care transfers?

Critical care transfers must include patient demographics, vital signs, medical history, current diagnosis, and treatment provided.