Technicians in the UK are not trained in the establishment of drips,
consider the consequences of displacement, infiltration, air introduced into
the line and it is quite clear why techs would not normally transfer
patients with the drip running. The safest why for this to be accomplished
is to discontinue its use, cap and flush and secure the IV until the
destination is reached or send someone with them who is qualified in
necessary techniques.
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Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 1:04 AM
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Subject: Re: Assessment tool for transfer of medical patients
Simon Odum <[log in to unmask]>typed
> Just realized where the confusion has arisen!
> The transfers will be of acute medical patients who have presented to
> the major ED and need to be transferred for capacity reasons (NOT
> clinical
> reasons) to the other acute hospital within the trust to help with bed
> capacity. They will not be transfers from the MIU.
> Hope this clarifies the picture
> Simon
Yebbut these patients may still have drips. Can ambulance techs transfer
such patients?
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