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Assessment of Risk Factors and Complications During Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill PatientsOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
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Abstract
Background: Intrahospital transport (IHT) of critically ill patients is often necessary for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It is associated with a high rate of potential complications. To reduce the overall risks, IHT should be well organized, efficient, and accompanied by proper monitoring, equipment, and personnel. Aim: To identify risk factors and complications during intrahospital transport of critically ill patients. Methods: A descriptive observational research design was conducted in the surgical and medical ICU at Oncology Center, Mansoura University. A sample of 60 adult patients was transported from ICU to other departments for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Data were collected by using three tools: demographic and medical relevant data, patients’ risk factors during transport, and evaluation of patients’ transport complications. Result: absence of monitor devices are the highest risk factor for patients during IHT with a total mean score of 0.00±0.00.Also, 71.7% of IHT occur without the attendance of a physician. In addition, 36.7% of patients had anxiety during the IHT. There is a statistical significance difference between pre, during, and post-transportation complications (p > 0.00), with an over all complication rate of ˃ 90%. Conclusion & Recommendation: the absence of monitor devices were the highest risk factor for patients during IHT. In addition, more than one-third of patients have anxiety during the IHT. The study highlights the importance of a defined protocol, standardized guidelines, a specialized professional team, and advanced equipment to enhance the IHT process and lower the percentage of complications among critically ill patients. Keywords: Assessment, Complications, Critically Ill Patients, Intrahospital Transport, Risk Factors.