ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Interhospital Transfer of Critically Ill Cardiac Patients
Authors' conclusion
Despite the high-acuity nature of these transfers, evidence from case series and observational studies demonstrates that, with appropriately trained teams and rigorous protocols, critically ill cardiac patients can be safely transported between facilities.
Study context
- Population
- Critically ill patients with cardiac pathology undergoing interhospital transfer
Methodological detailsMedline search, qualitative evaluation
- Medline search
- Qualitative evaluation
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Interhospital transfer of critically ill cardiac patients presents significant clinical and logistical challenges; patients need meticulous physiologic management during transport and are at risk of deterioration
- Structured communication systems, telemedicine and specialized critical care transfer teams enhance patient selection, pre-transfer optimization and in-transit management
- Mechanical circulatory support devices (intra-aortic balloon pumps, microaxial flow pumps) add further complexity
Original publication
Interhospital Transfer of Critically Ill Cardiac Patients. Crit Care Med. Published 22 January 2026. doi:10.
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