Table 1 Causes of all incidents (irrespective of patient outcome)
From: Analysis of critical incidents during the interhospital transport of critically ill patients
Communication problem | 10 (29%) |
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Organisational delay | 7 (21%) |
Lack of staff | 2 (6%) |
Equipment failure | 9 (26%) |
Poor preparation of patient | 5 (15%) |
Staff injury | 1 (3%) |