This list is NOT all-inclusive in scope or detail, but is offered for illustration purposes. For acute interventions, such as surgeries, cath lab, thombolysis, etc. For management of conditions too severe for the transferring facility. Patient is receiving respiratory support, or may require such during transport, including administration of oxygen.
Patient is respiratory, cardiac, fetal or other mechanical monitoring during transit.
The patient's condition may be worsened by violent bouncing, jolts, swaying, swerving, or vibration inherently associated with transport or from altitude in the case of air transports. The patient is at risk for withdrawal, seizure, or inability to maintain airway. The psychiatric patient is a danger to self or others, potentially violent, or has not yet been evaluated for those issues. Unborn fetus shows signs of fetal distress. Advanced Life Support ambulance for patient safety.