Guidance on the Transfer of the Critically Ill Adult
24th Apr 2026
The fifth edition of the Guidance on the Transfer of the Critically Ill Adult has been published, a major revision and expansion of the guidelines that include greater detail in all areas, including descriptions of minimum equipment, medications, paperwork requirements and checklists.
Reflecting on the lessons learned from the pandemic, this updated edition provides expanded detail in almost every area of transfer medicine. To directly support intensive care professionals on the ground, they have introduced brand new chapters that clearly define the clinical expectations for minimum equipment standards, medication management, paperwork and documentation requirements, and comprehensive pre-transfer checklists. The new edition is also endorsed by the Health Services Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB).
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