When place and time matter: How to conduct safe inter-hospital transfer of patients
Inter-hospital transfer (IHT) of patients is often needed for diagnostic or therapeutic interventions. However, the transfer process carries its own risks as a poorly and hastily conducted transfer could lead to adverse events. In this article, we have reviewed literature on the key elements of IHT...
Main Authors: | Divya Sethi, Shalini Subramanian |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2014-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2014;volume=8;issue=1;spage=104;epage=113;aulast=Sethi |
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