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Table 1 Technical related events.

From: Inter-hospital transport of critically ill patients; expect surprises

System

Number of events

Gas supply

leakages

3

 

dysfunctional gas tube connectors

5

 

defective connectors of 2 liter tanks

3

 

unintentional use of 2 liter tanks

3

Electrical system

defective dynamo

2

 

blown fuses

4

MICU ambulance

starting problems

1

 

dysfunctional loading bridge

3

 

dysfunctional exterior lights

2

 

collision

1

 

dysfunctional heating/air conditioning

2

 

minor defects on doors

4

 

defective suspension

1

Equipment

dysfunctional monitor

1

 

dysfunctional perfusor pump

1

 

defective battery ventilator

1

 

defective battery defibrillator

1

Trolley

dysfunctional brake system (blown fuses)

6

 

damaged bolting system trolley

4

 

collision damage on trolley or equipment

7