Principles of Critical Care > Part I. An Overview of the Approach to and Organization of Critical Care > Chapter 7. Transportation of the Critically Ill Patient Ira J. Blumen, Frank Thomas, David Williams

Key Points

"In recent years, advances in bedside capabilities, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions have dramatically improved care for critically ill and injured patients. In addition, comprehensive critical care units are no longer limited to academic and urban tertiary care centers, and have expanded to other clinical settings in suburban and rural areas. Despite these advances, the movement of critical patients may still be required for optimal patient care...."