Critical Care Transport Protocols

Critical care patients need to be well taken care of, especially when they are being transported from one place to another, or are on their way to the hospital. There are special emergency medical personnel whose job is to care for such patients when on the move. They are called paramedics. They have to follow special protocols during a critical care transport. These critical care transport protocols may slightly vary according to the hospital.

How Is Bronchitis Transmitted ?

Bronchitis is a disease of the bronchi that occurs due to an irritant causing swelling in the mucous membranes of the tubes. Consequently, the airway passage narrows down leading to breathing complexities. Bronchitis can be categorized into acute and chronic, depending upon the cause, symptoms and severity of the infection.