STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

HOW TO DEAL WITH A FULL ICU WHEN AN

URGENT BED IS REQUIRED

SOP/ICU/CLI/ 09
ISSUE -- 01

1. PURPOSE
How to deal with a full ICU when an ICU bed is urgently required

2. SCOPE
ICU Staff- Intensivists ,Registrars

3. RESPONSIBILITY
Intensivist /registrar

4. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

NIL
5. PROCEDURE
5.1 Daily rounds of ICU will include review of cases which fit criteria for
transfer out as outlined in the discharge criteria protocol.(SOP No.16).
5.2 These cases are specifically reviewed for transfer out in case of emergency
requirement of an ICU bed.
5.3 Their bed numbers are written down on the notice board in the ICU under
Emergency transfer Outs
5.4 The Intensivist will check and review the patient and decide on the transfer
whenever the need arises.
5.5 Consultants are then informed of the decision to transfer out their patients.
5.6 Consultants are aware that the ICU has such a protocol and their cooperation
is expected for such a transfer.
5.7 The nursing supervisor is accordingly informed to arrange for the transfer out.
Either to the HDU or the wards
PREPARED BY:

EFFECTIVE DATE: 27.03.2005

APPROVED BY:

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HOW TO DEAL WITH A FULL ICU WHEN AN
URGENT BED IS REQUIRED

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