T2005 Non-emergency transportation; stretcher van

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#### Name of the Procedure:
Common name: Stretcher Van Transport  
Technical/medical term: Non-emergency transportation; stretcher van (T2005)

#### Summary
Stretcher van transportation is a medical service for non-emergency situations where a patient needs to be transported while lying down. Unlike an ambulance, this service is utilized for patients who require a stretcher but are not in a critical condition.

#### Purpose
Stretcher van service addresses the need for safely transporting patients who must remain in a lying-down position due to their medical condition. The goal is to provide safe and comfortable transportation for medical appointments, hospital discharges, or transfers between facilities.

#### Indications
- Inability to sit up due to severe mobility issues or medical conditions.
- Post-surgery patients needing to move between locations.
- Non-emergency patients requiring structured transport to/from medical facilities.
- Conditions like severe arthritis, debilitating back pain, or significant weakness that prevent sitting.

#### Preparation
- No specific pre-procedure instructions like fasting or medication adjustments are generally required.
- Medical assessments should confirm the need for stretcher transport.

#### Procedure Description
1. The patient is assessed to ensure stretcher van transport is appropriate.
2. Transportation is scheduled, and the van arrives at the specified location.
3. Trained personnel help transfer the patient onto the stretcher.
4. The stretcher is securely positioned within the van.
5. The patient is transported to the destination while remaining comfortable on the stretcher.

#### Duration
The duration varies based on the distance being traveled but typically ranges from 30 minutes to several hours.

#### Setting
Performed by medical transportation service providers, this can be done from private residences, hospitals, or care facilities to various destinations including other healthcare facilities or medical appointments.

#### Personnel
- Trained transport drivers.
- Healthcare assistants to help with transferring and ensuring patient safety.

#### Risks and Complications
- Potential discomfort from prolonged lying down.
- Rare risk of motion sickness.
- Risk minimized by secure positioning and professional handling.
- Emergency protocols available in case of sudden medical needs during transport.

#### Benefits
- Safe transportation for patients who cannot sit up.
- Reduced pain and stress compared to traditional seated transport methods.
- Convenient method for non-emergency medical travel.

#### Recovery
- Generally, no recovery period is needed specifically from the transportation itself.
- Patients should follow any post-transportation care instructions related to their underlying medical conditions.

#### Alternatives
- Ambulance transport: Used for emergency or more critical conditions.
- Wheelchair van transport: For patients who can still sit up but require additional support.
- Personal vehicle: Suitable for those who can sit up and do not require medical equipment.

#### Patient Experience
Patients can expect a sense of relief and comfort knowing they will be safely transported in a lying down position. Pain management is inherently addressed by the positioning and helping hands of trained personnel throughout the transport.

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