Susruta Bandyopadhyay

Intrahospital transport (IHT) of critically ill patients is essential for diagnostic and therapeutic indications, requiring thorough assessment and careful preparation of patients, staff, and equipment throughout the process. Variability in practices among hospitals can affect patient safety and may result in adverse events (AEs). This position statement is designed to provide guidance to multidisciplinary critical care teams in the adoption of evidence-based recommendations aimed at mitigating risks and improving safety during patient transport. This position statement has been drafted by an expert committee on IHT constituted by the Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. The process involved thorough review of literature from electronic database using PubMed services. Recommendations made are tailored with considerations for Indian setting; the units may further modify these as per local needs and equipment and staffing available. The final manuscript was written after achieving consensus among members, and final draft was accepted by all the committee members. This position statement offers a compilation of 38 strategic recommendations, which are comprehensive and deal with all aspects of IHT of the critically ill. Recommendations provided in this document are, therefore, applicable for routine use during the IHT. They cover all phases of transport and answer questions pertaining to pre-, intra-, and post-transport considerations. It will help to achieve uniformity, minimize AEs, and enhance safety. This is a standard set of 38 evidence-based recommendations to ensure safety for IHT, tailored for implementation in various criticalcare settings across India. Science is ever-changing, and periodic review will be needed to keep it up to date with emerging evidence and standards. Zirpe KG, Tiwari AM, Kulkarni AP, Govil D, Samavedam S, Sharma J, et al. Position Statement of ISCCM on Intrahospital Transport of Critically Ill Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025;29(4):291–300.

Gender disparity in Critical Care Medicine (CCM) persists globally, with women being underrepresented. Female Intensivists remain a minority, facing challenges in academic and leadership positions at the workplace and within academic societies. The Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM) recognized the need for addressing issues related to gender parity and constituted its first Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee in 2023. Through a Delphi process involving 38 Panelists including 53% women, consensus and stability were achieved for 18 statements (95%). From these 18 consensus statements, 15 position statements were drafted to address gender balance issues in CCM. These statements advocate for equal opportunities in recruitment, workplace inclusivity, prevention of harassment, and improved female representation in leadership roles, nominated positions, and conferences. While the consensus reflects a significant step toward gender equity, further efforts are required to implement, advocate, and evaluate the impact of these measures. The ISCCM position statements offer valuable guidance for promoting gender balance within society and the CCM community.

How to cite this article: Khilnani GC, Tiwari P, Mittal S, Kulkarni AP, Chaudhry D, Zirpe KG, et al. Guidelines for Antibiotics Prescription in Critically Ill Patients. Indian J Crit Care Med 2024;28(S2):S104-S216.

How to cite this article: Bandyopadhyay S. COVID-19: Don't Forget the Heart. Indian J Crit Care Med 2022;26(1):11–12.

Bandopadhyay S. We Know the Prognosis but can We Change It? Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(8):835–836.

How to cite this article: Bandyopadhyay, S. Profile of Obstetric Patients in Intensive Care Unit and Untold Stories behind Maternal Deaths and Life-threatening Complications. Indian J Crit Care Med 2021;25(4):362–363.