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Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS Student Course Manual 2018

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CHAPTER 13 n Transfer to Definitive Care<br />

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TRANSFER TO DEFINITIVE CARE<br />

The decision to transfer a patient to another facility for definitive care is influenced by<br />

the identified and suspected injuries, the expected progression of these injuries, and the<br />

capabilities on hand to expeditiously diagnose and treat them, especially the potentially<br />

life-threatening injuries.<br />

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