Patient transport
Patient transport
Patient transport (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt ˈtrænspɔːrt/) refers to the movement of patients in a medical setting. This can be within a healthcare facility, such as a hospital, or between healthcare facilities, such as from a hospital to a rehabilitation center.
Etymology
The term "patient transport" is derived from the Latin word "patiens", meaning "one who suffers", and the Old French word "transporter", meaning "to carry or move from one place to another".
Types of Patient Transport
There are several types of patient transport, including:
- Non-emergency patient transport - This type of transport is used for patients who require medical supervision during transport, but whose condition is not considered an emergency.
- Emergency patient transport - This type of transport is used for patients who require immediate medical attention and must be transported quickly to a healthcare facility.
- Air patient transport - This type of transport is used for patients who need to be transported over long distances or over areas that are difficult to reach by ground transport.
- Patient transfer - This refers to the movement of patients within a healthcare facility, such as from one department to another.
Related Terms
- Ambulance - A vehicle equipped for taking sick or injured people to and from the hospital, especially in emergencies.
- Stretcher - A litter, usually of canvas, for carrying disabled or injured people.
- Wheelchair - A chair fitted with wheels for use as a means of transport by a person who is unable to walk as a result of illness, injury, or disability.
- Medical escort - A healthcare professional who accompanies a patient during transport to provide medical care as needed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Patient transport
- Wikipedia's article - Patient transport
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