ICU transport from Italy to Belgium
An intensive care transport is prepared doctor-to-doctor and departs only once an accepted Belgian ICU bed is available.
Clinical stability
Ventilation, circulation, sedation, lines and recent trends are discussed. Changes may delay the transfer.
Mobile equipment
Ventilator, monitor, pumps, oxygen and power reserves cover all transfers and delays.
Flight or road
Distance and condition determine whether a specialised ambulance or medical aircraft is used. The least risky overall chain takes precedence.
Continuous monitoring
At every handover, a team member remains responsible for the airway and lines. Settings are handed over upon arrival.
Documents before departure
Identification, medical summary, current medication and contact details remain with the care team. If the condition changes, the selected route is reassessed.
Reception by the Belgian ICU team
The arrival time is updated directly and equipment is ready before entry. Transport pumps are checked and taken over; lines and settings are reviewed jointly before the mobile team departs.