Knowledge of inter-facility transport among emergency nurses in Hong Kong: A questionnaire survey

Abstract

Nurses in emergency departments in Hong Kong have good knowledge of IFT. Extensive clinical experience is related to better IFT knowledge. IFT training for nurses should emphasize available ambulance service resources and capabilities.

Nurses' attitudes towards medical devices in healthcare delivery: a systematic review

“…Campbell‐Heider & Knapp , Hogan ), some drawbacks were identified, including equipment unreliability and device failure (Murchie & Kenny , Yeung et al . , Zwijsen et al . ).…”

“…While the nurses reported on the contribution of those devices to better outcomes for patients and themselves, they also identified issues relating to unreliability, occasional equipment failure (e.g. Yeung et al 2008) and the unavailability of equipment (e.g. Byrns et al 2004).…”

“…Although the nurses expressed an overall preference for clinical monitoring devices (e.g. Campbell-Heider & Knapp 1988, Hogan 2006, some drawbacks were identified, including equipment unreliability and device failure (Murchie & Kenny 1988, Yeung et al 2008, Zwijsen et al 2012. The unavailability of equipment, inadequate training and concerns about patient privacy when used for continuous monitoring were also issues highlighted by nurses (Hogan 2006, Zwijsen et al 2012.…”

Keeping Patients Safe During Intrahospital Transport

“…25,29,36 During transport, monitoring data, such as vital signs, score on the Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil size/reaction, ICP, and score on a pain scale should be noted and recorded. 11,13,27,34 Patency of all catheters/tubes, maintenance of spine immobilization if required, and an assessment of the procedure site should also be recorded.…”

“…Other necessary documentation: all medications administered, clinical changes, events requiring intervention, and the patient's response to intervention. 11,13,14,20,27,29,34,35 Mishaps and adverse events may be documented in incident reports per institutional policy. Review of these reports may facilitate learning better ways to transport patients safely.…”