From: Inter-hospital transport of critically ill patients; expect surprises
System | Number of events | |
---|---|---|
Gas supply | leakages | 3 |
 | dysfunctional gas tube connectors | 5 |
 | defective connectors of 2 liter tanks | 3 |
 | unintentional use of 2 liter tanks | 3 |
Electrical system | defective dynamo | 2 |
 | blown fuses | 4 |
MICU ambulance | starting problems | 1 |
 | dysfunctional loading bridge | 3 |
 | dysfunctional exterior lights | 2 |
 | collision | 1 |
 | dysfunctional heating/air conditioning | 2 |
 | minor defects on doors | 4 |
 | defective suspension | 1 |
Equipment | dysfunctional monitor | 1 |
 | dysfunctional perfusor pump | 1 |
 | defective battery ventilator | 1 |
 | defective battery defibrillator | 1 |
Trolley | dysfunctional brake system (blown fuses) | 6 |
 | damaged bolting system trolley | 4 |
 | collision damage on trolley or equipment | 7 |