A few hours into the night shift, I identified a patient with refractory hypoxia despite receiving 15L/min via NRBM. I initiated an ICU referral; however, the ambulance crew ( 1 driver, 2 EMT personnel) was hesitant to transport due to the patient’s critical status. They requested a clinician escort from the ER to facilitate the transfer. I agreed to go.…
A few hours into the night shift, I identified a patient with refractory hypoxia despite receiving 15L/min via NRBM. I initiated an ICU referral; however, the ambulance crew ( 1 driver, 2 EMT personnel) was hesitant to transport due to the patient’s critical status. They requested a clinician escort from the ER to facilitate the transfer. I agreed to go.…