The interdisciplinary team experiences of managing patient safety during a fixed-wing inter-hospital aeromedical transport: A qualitative study. (September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dias, Carla Pena; Chrispim Silva, Marina Aparecida; Santos, Moema Souza; Lopes Ferreira, Flávio; Carvalho, Vânia de Paula; Alves, Marilia
• Is Part Of: International emergency nursing. Volume 58(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-09
• Subjects: Air Ambulances -- Patient Care Team -- Patient Safety -- Emergency Medical Services; Emergency nursing -- Periodicals; 616.025
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ienj.2021.101052
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1755-599X

Abstract

Highlights: Some situations in aeromedical transport are unexpected; Team experience and skills contribute to patient safety; Training and checklists minimize risks; Difficulties in transport are often due to environmental human and flight condition.