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> P.S. Adrian, isn't there evidence for milk first, or is that for coffee? When it comes to an Irishman and his cup of tea, it's a serious business, I can tell you... AF ----- Original Message ----- From: "McCormick Simon Dr, Consultant, A&E" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:52 AM Subject: Re: Patient transfer I'm not sure it matters which method you use, provided it is done properly. What ever equipment you decide to use, its the people who use it that matter most. Personally I'm happy with a PAT slide. Simon -----Original Message----- From: John Ryan [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: 13 June 2006 21:45 To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Patient transfer Having acquired a new imaging system in the ED we no longer x-ray patients (for C/D/L spine) on trollies as the quality of images is better on the imaging table. The question has been raised as how to best transfer patients with suspected spinal inujuries onto the table. Do those of you with similar systems use a PAT slide, a Roller, a Scoop stretcher or something else ? Is anyone aware of any evidence of one over the other or is it consensus ? Seemingly there are operator preferances of one method over the other. Should covenience rule or is the risk to dangerous ? John Ryan