MedBugs: SAQ #48

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Case: Trauma Retrieval

You are the ED consultant at a regional centre caring for a 65-year-old polytrauma patient who was injured in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. You are arranging retrieval to the nearest trauma centre which is 150km away via the Statewide Medical Retrieval Service.

1. With respect to secondary transfer of patients in general, complete the table listing (3) benefits of each. 9 marks

2. List (4) main steps in the handover process from the treating team to the retrieval team 4 marks

3. What (2) criteria need to be met for full transfer of care to have occurred? 2 marks

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Case: Trauma Retrieval

1. With respect to secondary transfer of patients in general, complete the table listing (3) benefits of each. 9 marks

2. List (4) main steps in the handover process from the treating team to the retrieval team 4 marks

3. What (2) criteria need to be met for full transfer of care to have occurred? 2 marks

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