Critical Care Transport Equipment Pre-Mission Check

Pre-mission inspection for critical care transport equipment, including ventilator, monitor, infusion pumps, medication pack, oxygen supply, and mission readiness documentation.

Mission Setup and Documentation

• Mission assignment and patient transport details verified
  Confirm transport destination, patient acuity, required equipment configuration, and crew assignment match the mission plan.
• Required equipment checklist completed and current
  Verify the unit-specific checklist is complete, signed, and reflects the current equipment configuration.
• Service dates and inspection labels current for transport equipment
  Confirm required inspection or service labels are current for ventilator, monitor, pumps, and other mission-critical devices.

Ventilator Readiness

• Ventilator powers on and completes self-test
  Verify the ventilator boots normally, completes startup diagnostics, and displays no unresolved faults.
• Primary and backup ventilator batteries charged
  Confirm battery charge is sufficient for the planned transport duration plus contingency time.
• Ventilator settings match transport order
  Verify mode, tidal volume or pressure target, rate, FiO2, PEEP, and alarm limits match the current patient order or protocol.
• Circuit, tubing, humidification, and filters present and intact
  Inspect the ventilator circuit for secure connections, intact tubing, appropriate filters, and no visible damage or leaks.

Monitoring Equipment

• Monitor powers on and displays correctly
  Confirm the monitor starts normally, display is readable, and no unresolved device errors are present.
• ECG leads, pulse oximetry sensor, and blood pressure cuff available and functional
  Verify required monitoring accessories are present, undamaged, and operational for the mission.
• Alarm limits set appropriately for patient condition
  Confirm audible and visual alarm thresholds are configured to the patient’s clinical needs and transport protocol.
• Monitor battery charge sufficient for mission duration
  Verify monitor battery status supports the planned transport time with reserve capacity.

Infusion Pumps and Lines

• Infusion pumps power on and self-test passes
  Verify each pump boots normally and shows no active fault or maintenance alert.
• Pump programming matches ordered medication and rate
  Confirm each pump is programmed to the correct medication, concentration, dose, and infusion rate.
• Syringes, tubing, and IV line connections secure and labeled
  Inspect all infusion components for correct setup, secure connections, and clear labeling to prevent line mix-ups.
• Pump batteries charged or external power available
  Verify power status supports the full mission duration and transfer contingencies.

Medication Pack and Clinical Supplies

• Medication pack sealed, organized, and immediately accessible
  Verify the medication pack is intact, properly stored, and arranged for rapid access during transport.
• Required medications present and not expired
  Check that all mission-required medications are present, within expiration date, and stored per protocol.
• Controlled substances documented and reconciled
  Verify controlled medications, if carried, are documented, counted, and secured according to agency policy.
• Airway, vascular access, and emergency supplies stocked
  Confirm essential backup supplies are present for airway management, vascular access, and emergency intervention.

Oxygen, Power, and Transport Readiness

• Primary oxygen cylinder pressure adequate for mission
  Record the cylinder pressure and confirm it is sufficient for the planned transport plus reserve.
• Backup oxygen supply available and secured
  Confirm a backup oxygen source is present, secured, and ready for immediate use.
• All mission-critical equipment secured for transport
  Verify ventilator, monitor, pumps, and supplies are secured to prevent movement or damage during transit.
• Deficiencies or non-conformances documented and escalated
  Record any deficiency, corrective action, or equipment substitution before mission launch.