Article
The impact of transport of critically ill pediatric patients on rural emergency departments in Manitoba
L'impact du transport des patients pédiatriques gravement malades sur les services d'urgence ruraux au Manitoba
Winter 2017
Volume 22 - Issue 1
Gregory Hansen, Darcy L. Beer, Jeff K. Vallance
Details
ISSN Number: 12037796
Language: English/French
Format: PDF
Pages: 10–14
Content Summary
This study examines how the transport of critically ill pediatric patients affects rural emergency departments in Manitoba. It reveals that such transports often lead to temporary closures or staffing changes, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions to maintain emergency care access in rural areas.
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PediatricsRural medicinePrimary careRemote medicine