The coordination and planning of transportation for a patient requiring a higher level of care, typically involving specialized equipment and personnel, to a facility equipped to provide such care.
Used when a patient's condition necessitates transfer to a facility with more advanced resources and specialized services not available at the current location.
"Patient exhibiting signs of acute respiratory distress syndrome. Critical care transport arranged for tertiary care center with ECMO capability."
Documentation of the decision and arrangements for transferring a critically ill or injured patient.
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