HDU checklist: in preparation for retrieval (West of Scotland Critical Care Guidelines)

Items to check

Tick/ initial and time once complete

A

Airway adjuncts available if necessary

B

Mask and bag/ t piece available

End tidal CO2 available

Suction, tubing and appropriate yanker

C

ECG monitoring on

Functioning IV access in place

Frequency of observations decided including blood pressure

Scotstar drug chart printed

Consider drawing up resus drugs

D

Sepsis 6 checklist filled out if applicable – PTO for checklist

In correct bed space

Highlighted as a watcher

Decide frequency of medical reviews

Consider discussion with ITU

Ensure algorithms are available in event of deterioration