Type of incident and comparison to published data for the transport of sick children2 and neonates.3
| Type of incident | No. 1997–2001 (% of transfers) | No. 2001–2004 (% of transfers) | Holt3 (% of transfers) | Barry2 (% of transfers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *p<0.05, **p<0.005, ***p<0.001. | ||||
| Poor preparation | 41 (3.0)* | 15 (1.5)* | ||
| Logistical problems | 22 (1.6) | 9 (0.9) | ||
| Poor communication | 14 (1.0) | 20 (2.0) | ||
| Ambulance delay | 158 (11.4)*** | 40 (3.9)*** | ||
| Ambulance/ambulance equipment failure | 72 (5.2)** | 26 (2.5)** | ||
| Transport equipment problems | 60 (4.3)** | 19 (1.9)** | (10.1) | (21.4) |
| Clinical problems | 87 (6.3)* | 42 (4.1)* | (3.6) | (75) |
| Other | 22 (1.6) | 14 (1.4) | ||