Key result
UK hospital survey reveals only ~47% can monitor end-tidal CO2 during severe head injury transfers.
Why the study?
The ability of UK hospitals to implement recommended standards for safe interhospital transfer of adults with severe head injury was unclear.
Cross-Sectional (n=268)
Yes
While UK hospitals are responding to guidelines for interhospital transfer of head injury patients, significant gaps remain in equipment (e.g., end tidal CO2 monitoring) and personnel allocation.
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Monitoring gaps persist during UK head injury transfers; supports targeted equipment audits but leaves open outcome impact.
Knowles et al. (1999) conducted a cross-sectional in severe head injury (n=268). Hospital capabilities for interhospital transfer was evaluated on Ability to implement transfer recommendations and monitor patients. A survey of UK hospitals found that among 208 receiving severe head injury patients, 92.3% could monitor basic vitals during transfer, but only 46.6% could monitor end-tidal carbon dioxide.
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