Transport and Destination Protocols for Medical Emergencies
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What is the recommended mode of transportation for a patient with STEMI if the ground transport time exceeds 20 minutes?

  • Ground transport to the closest approved STEMI Facility
  • Air transport to the closest approved STEMI Facility (correct)
  • Air transport to the closest Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Ground transport to the closest OB hospital

    • Where should patients under the age of 18 with a stroke alert be transported?

  • Closest ED
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Trauma/OB Hospital
  • Pediatric Comprehensive ED/Comprehensive Stroke Center (correct)

    • For obstetrical patients over 20 weeks with abdominal/pelvic pain, where should they be transported?

  • Closest ED
  • Trauma/OB Hospital
  • Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • OB Hospital (correct)

    • What is the recommended destination for obstetrical patients over 20 weeks in cardiac arrest?

    <p>Closest OB Hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an obstetrical patient over 20 weeks has a non-OB related minor concern, where can they be transported?

    <p>Closest ED</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should a patient with a stroke alert be transported according to the Hospital Capabilities List?

    <p>*Pediatric Comprehensive ED/Comprehensive Stroke Center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a patient has been determined to have STEMI, what is the appropriate action regarding their transport?

    <p>*Transport must be expedited to the closest approved STEMI Facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

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