Patient Transport: Medical Critical Care

An ideal companion to the award-winning Patient Transport: Principles & Practice, 6th Edition, this critical care transport text offers a unique focus on the critical care patient in transit, addressing the needs of flight and ground transport registered nurses, paramedics, and those preparing for certification exams such as CFRN®, CTRN®, FP-C©, and CCP-C®. Authored by the esteemed Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), this comprehensive guide is backed by the expertise of a leading body representing transport nurses worldwide, making it an indispensable resource in the evolving landscape of critical care transport.

5 Stars! "...[it] provide[s] a comprehensive, up-to-date guide based on the most recent evidence for transport professionals taking care of complex medical patients in a unique environment.... This excellent book meets these important goals and will serve as an outstanding resource for transport professionals.... Supported by the Air and Surface Transport Nurses Association and the International College of Advanced Practice Paramedics, the text serves as an essential resource for transport clinicians.... Every chapter includes language that helps provide a clear and thorough understanding of critical care transport.... Within each chapter are tables, boxes and figures that summarize and highlight key information,... [and] each chapter ends with an up-to-date reference list. The use of color throughout the book makes it visually appealing and helps emphasize key points.... The editors and contributors have produced an excellent and useful book that addresses the needs of transport professionals,... [it] is intended for a broader audience." Review by Patricia Morton, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FAAN (University of Utah College of Nursing), ©Doody's Review Service 2025. Doody's Score: 100, 5 Stars!