En Route Care Validation

Introduction

Additional validation has been conducted for the management of ventilated patients during transport, encompassing a variety of conditions and injuries.

Data Sources

Empirical data and published sources were utilized where available. In cases lacking direct data, expected patient outcomes were verified by the clinical expertise of subject matter experts [304], [308].

Results

• Scenario 1: Mild ARDS with Progressive Fall in Oxygenation
• Scenario 2: Moderate COPD with Subsequent Bronchospasm
• Scenario 3: Mild TBI with worsening ARDS
• Scenario 4: Mild ARDS with Tension Pneumothorax
• Scenario 5: Moderate ARDS with Right Mainstem Intubation
• Scenario 6: Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure - Pneumonia
• Scenario 7: Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Plugged ETT