Close The Doors and I am Gone (EMS Operations - Patient Transport)
Close The Doors and I am Gone (EMS Operations - Patient Transport) In this episode, we close the doors and hit the road for the final part of our EMS Operations series: patient transport. Mike, Max, and Jonathan break down what happens after the patient is loaded into the ambulance, including packaging, stretcher safety, provider safety in the patient compartment, reassessment, hospital notification, verbal reports, transfer of care, documentation, cleaning, restocking, and getting the unit ready for the next call. We also talk through the importance of continuity of care, avoiding patient abandonment, and why the little things, like linens, sheets, and blankets, matter on every single transport. -------------------------------------- Episode Breakdown 00:00 – Intro 08:02 – Medical Term of the Week: Transfer of Care 29:20 – EMS Operations: Getting the Patient Into the Ambulance 52:34 – Provider Safety in the Patient Compartment 1:00:13 – Continuing Care During Transport 1:18:08 – Talking With the Patient During Transport 1:34:14 – Hospital Notifications and Radio Reports 1:48:51 – Pediatric Transport Considerations 1:55:32 – Arriving at the Hospital 2:04:49 – Verbal Report, Signatures, and Transfer of Care 2:10:26 – Terminating the Call and Getting Back in Service 2:30:55 – Tools of the Trade: Linens, Sheets, and Blankets 2:40:12 – Student Test Prep 2:57:17 – Wrap-Up -------------------------------------- ⚠️ Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and storytelling purposes only. It is not medical advice or official EMT training. Always follow your accredited instructors and local protocols. -------------------------------------- 🚑 RideAlong: EMT School Links https://www.RideAlongEMTSchool.com