Table 3 Results of included studies
From: Outcomes of interfacility critical care adult patient transport: a systematic review
Study | n | Pre-transport characteristics | Transport characteristics or adverse events | Post-transport characteristics or adverse events |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barillo et al. (1997) [28] | 146 | Mean extent of burn injury 40% TBSA 99% had smoke inhalation injury | No in-flight instability, respiratory complications, or failure of ventilation reported | 28 pts (19%) with respiratory alkalosis; 104 (71.2%) survived to burn unit discharge |
Remond et al. (1998) [29] | 10 | 90% sedated 50% with PaO2/FiO2 ratio < 200 | No adverse events reported | No adverse events reported |
Orf et al. (2000) [30] | 15 | 80% manually ventilated | Median AVR 24 AVR ≥ 26 in 33.3% of pts AVR ≥ 30 in 26.7% of pts | Mean AVR was lower in mechanically ventilated pts (15 ± 3) versus manually ventilated pts (29 ± 12) (p = 0.01) |
Uusaro et al. (2002) [31] | 66 | 52 pts (79%) with ARDS PaO2/FiO2 ratio 64 ± 20 mmHg SOFA 10 ± 3 | 14 pts (21%) transported in prone position 59 pts (89%) required inotrope/pressor infusions | Overall ICU mortality 30% PaO2/FiO2 ratio 73 ± 27 mmHg APACHE II 17 ± 6 |
Veldman et al. (2004) [32] | 8 | All pts ventilator-dependent ≥ 11 days prior to transport OI ≤ 9.5 prior to transport | Unsuccessful CPR for in-flight cardiac arrest (n = 1) | Not reported |