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Table 2 Transfer diagnosis

From: Quality of interhospital transport of critically ill patients: a prospective audit

Reason for transfer

%

Respiratory problems

32

Multiple organ failure

25

Sepsis

10

Cardiac

8

(Neuro)surgical problems

8

Gastrointestinal bleeding

4

Intoxication

4

Other diagnosis

9

  1. 'Other diagnoses' include end-stage liver failure (n = 1), HELLP (haemolysis–elevated liver enzymes–low platelets) syndrome (n = 2), microangiopathic thrombotic syndrome (thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/haemolytic uremic syndrome; n = 2), Wegener's granulomatosis (n = 2), and pulmonary embolism (n = 2).
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