In this podcast episode, Dennis and Ian discuss the process of disposition in emergency medical care. They explore how to transfer patients who cannot be evacuated to a higher level of care and instead need to be sent back to their families or local medical systems. The key steps in the disposition process include evaluating life threats, stabilizing the patient, determining if continuous medical care is necessary, assessing if the patient can be cared for at home, and ensuring they have access to follow-up care. The hosts also discuss the importance of patient education and communication in the disposition process.

Takeaways

The disposition process involves evaluating life threats, stabilizing the patient, and determining the appropriate level of care needed.

Patient education is crucial in the disposition process, ensuring that patients and their families have the knowledge and resources to care for themselves at home.

Communication and collaboration with local medical systems are important when transferring patients to ensure they receive the necessary care.

The decision to transfer a patient to a higher level of care or to a local medical system depends on the patient's condition and the available resources.

In some cases, transferring a patient to a lower level of care, such as an EMS system, may be appropriate if the necessary skills and equipment are available.