Transport of the Critically Ill Patient

The monograph "Transport of the Critically Ill Patient" is a comprehensive professional and scientific work dedicated to the organization, planning, and safe conduct of medical transport. Its aim is to integrate contemporary scientific knowledge, international guidelines and standards, as well as practical experience from the field of medical transport, thereby contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the standardization of procedures in this area.The book systematically addresses the historical development, types and modes of medical transport, the organization and competencies of the transport team, patient assessment and preparation, transport planning, transport equipment, monitoring and therapeutic support, the physiological challenges of transport, safety protocols, maintenance of transport vehicles, and waste management. Particular attention is given to the organization of medical transport systems, the application of digital technologies, telemedicine, and artificial intelligence, education and simulation, quality management, as well as the transport of patients under specific clinical and organizational circumstances. The final chapters present clinical case reports, operational protocols, analyses of the most common errors and dilemmas, and considerations of future directions in the development of medical transport.The monograph integrates current recommendations of leading international professional societies with practical algorithms, tables, illustrations, and checklists, providing readers with clear guidance for decision-making throughout all phases of medical transport.It is intended for physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, students of health sciences, and all members of teams involved in the care and transport of critically ill patients.