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What is critical care in the context of this text?
What is critical care in the context of this text?
- Care provided to non-critical patients
- Intensive care and monitoring for patients with life-threatening conditions (correct)
- Emergency care for non-life-threatening conditions
- Routine care for patients with minor ailments
Why is critical care not always safe for patients during transport?
Why is critical care not always safe for patients during transport?
- Increased likelihood of adverse events due to medications and complex equipment (correct)
- Inadequate funding for critical care transport
- Lack of skilled medical professionals during transport
- Lack of proper transportation vehicles
Who is involved in critical care transport now, as mentioned in the text?
Who is involved in critical care transport now, as mentioned in the text?
- Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics (correct)
- Family members of the patients
- Physicians and nurses
- Hospital administrators
What are some significant adverse effects that may occur during critical care transport?
What are some significant adverse effects that may occur during critical care transport?
How has the management of critical care transport changed over time?
How has the management of critical care transport changed over time?
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What is critical care?
What is critical care?
Intensive care and monitoring for patients with life-threatening conditions.
Why can critical care transport be risky?
Why can critical care transport be risky?
The increased likelihood of adverse events due to medications and complex equipment.
Who are the key players in critical care transport?
Who are the key players in critical care transport?
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are involved.
What are some potential complications in critical care transport?
What are some potential complications in critical care transport?
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How has critical care transport evolved?
How has critical care transport evolved?
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