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At Nova Ambulans, we follow strict transfer standards to guarantee patient safety and care quality. All our transfers are performed according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
In short: we apply a written standard operating procedure (SOP) for each transfer type. Ventilator-dependent patients get redundant oxygen and continuous monitoring, newborns a transport incubator and UPS, and transfers over 600 km require dual driver rotation and regular clinical stops.
Dual driver rotation is mandatory for transfers over 600 km. This prevents driver fatigue and maximizes safety.
A 30-minute clinical stop is planned every 4 hours to prevent pressure ulcers (decubitus ulcers). During this time, patient position is changed, vital signs are checked, and medication is administered if needed.
The shortest and safest route is determined according to patient condition. Weather, traffic, and road conditions are continuously monitored.
All medical equipment is checked before transfer. Backup oxygen cylinders, battery status, and medication stocks are verified.
A transport incubator with active humidity control is used. Incubator temperature and humidity levels are continuously monitored and adjusted.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is maintained for the incubator and other critical devices. This ensures patient safety even during power outages.
A neonatal ventilator is used when necessary. Respiratory parameters are continuously monitored.
Neonatal transfers always include a physician experienced in neonatology or a high-level paramedic.
Transport ventilator, backup batteries, oxygen cylinders (primary and backup), aspirator, monitor, and all connection parts are checked.
Oxygen requirement is calculated based on transfer distance and duration. At least 50% backup capacity is maintained.
Fully charged backup batteries are maintained for the ventilator. Battery status is checked before and during transfer.
Endotracheal tube position is checked. Backup intubation equipment is kept ready if needed.
Respiratory parameters, heart rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation are continuously monitored.
All our standards are developed in compliance with Ministry of Health regulations and international emergency medicine standards (TS EN 1789). Our team members undergo regular training and are informed of standard updates.
Before each transfer, the patient file is evaluated by our consulting physician and the appropriate standard is selected. All steps during transfer are recorded and go through a quality control process.
For patients requiring mechanical ventilation we use a transport ventilator, fully charged backup batteries, and primary plus backup oxygen cylinders; oxygen need is calculated by distance with at least 50% backup capacity. Endotracheal tube position, respiratory parameters, heart rhythm, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation are continuously monitored throughout the transfer.
Neonatal transfers use a transport incubator with active humidity control and an uninterruptible power supply (UPS), with a neonatal ventilator when needed. The crew always includes a physician experienced in neonatology or a high-level paramedic.
Dual driver rotation is mandatory for transfers over 600 km. A 30-minute clinical stop is planned every 4 hours to prevent pressure ulcers, during which patient position is changed and vital signs are checked.
See our Personnel Competencies for our team credentials, and our ICU Patient Transport service for critical patient transport.
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