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Objective
ED = Emergency Departement
• The timing of interhospital transfer varies based on the
distance of transfer, the available skill levels for transfer,
circumstances of the local institution, and intervention that
is necessary before the patient can be transferred safely.
• If the resources are available and the necessary procedures
can be performed expeditiously,
• The timing of interhospital transfer varies based on the distance
of transfer, the available skill levels for transfer, circumstances of
the local institution, and intervention that is necessary before the
patient can be transferred safely. If the resources are available
and the necessary procedures can be performed expeditiously,
life-threatening injuries should be treated before patient
transport. This treatment may require operative intervention to
ensure that the patient is inthe best possible condition for
transfer.
• Interventionprior to transfer is a surgical decision.
PITFALL
• 7. Fractures
• Apply appropriate splinting and traction.
TREATMENT DURING TRANSPORT