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Is it true that the following statements apply to Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) guidance on ambulances and patient trolleys during the transfer of critically patients?

True / False

Gravity feed drips should be used to ensure reliability of fluid delivery Correct

If an unforeseen clinical emergency occurs the doctor can attend to this whilst the ambulance is in transit Incorrect answer selected

Infusion sets should be fitted with anti-siphon devices Correct

The decision to use blue lights and sirens rests with the ambulance driver Correct

The fixation of the patient trolley to the ambulance should be able to withstand 100 G in all directions Correct

Explanation

The Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI) recommend that fixations between patient trolley and the ambulance can withstand 10 G in all directions.

Gravity drips are unreliable in ambulances and so infusion pumps should be used with anti-siphon devices installed.

The ambulance crew must comply with the Road Traffic Act and therefore the choice of blue lights rests with the ambulance driver.

If an unforeseen emergency occurs during transit you should not attempt intervention whilst the ambulance is moving.

Reference:

Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI). Interhospital Transfer.

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