Regionalized neonatal emergency transport.
This article reviews the components that facilitate an effective neonatal emergency transport network, and discusses the human resources required for safe transport, including a section focused on the option of an expanded role for the paramedic. In addition, the topics of transport equipment, communications, quality assurance, data management, family support and education are addressed in the context of a neonatal transport programme. Finally, elements involved in the organization of neonatal transport and transport issues pertaining to networking of neonatal medical care are highlighted and illustrated with reference to local experience in British Columbia.
Lupton
Brian A
BA
Children's and Women's Health Centre of British Columbia, Division of Neonatology, Room 1R11, 4480 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V4, Canada. blupton@cw.bc.ca
Pendray
Margaret R
MR
D001955:British Columbia; D004282:Documentation; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012041:Regional Medical Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014187:Transportation of Patients / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014218:Triage