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Ventilator Transfer Procedure
1. Ensure endotracheal tube is secure, document size and position of ETT at the teeth. Clamp tube immediately before disconnecting
patient from vent in order to maintain PEEP and un-clamp only after connected to new vent circuit.
2. Ventilator settings should be coordinated with the transferring physician, anesthesia provider or respiratory therapist. Verify settings,
review arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis, and current SpO2 and EtCO2 readings. Place those setting on transport vent and place
patient on transport vent early to verify patient tolerance and compatibility.
3. ABG should be done within 30 minutes of flight. If time allows, patient should be on transport ventilator for at least 15 minutes prior
to transport.
4. Ventilator settings for en-route care team should initially be matched to those of the transferring facility. Adjust settings prn in order
to maintain appropriate clinical parameters listed on first page of ventilator management protocol or transferring physician orders.
5. Ensure adequate sedation and analgesia medications are on hand.

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