Stabilising the newborn for transfer - basic principles.
BACKGROUND
Rural general practitioners involved in obstetric service delivery may have occasion to support the sick or premature newborn requiring transfer. This should be achievable for short periods of time in most rural hospitals.


OBJECTIVE
This article discusses the planning priorities, and the equipment and skills required for care of the sick or premature newborn.


CONCLUSIONS
With careful planning, attention to detail, and maintenance of clinical skills and equipment, newborn intensive care can be provided in most hospitals for brief periods while awaiting the arrival of the retrieval team.
Browning Carmo
Kathryn
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NSW Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service, Grace Centre for Newborn Care, Children's Hospital at Westmead, New South Wales. kathryc4@chw.edu.au
Terrey
Andrew
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D001315:Australia; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007363:Intensive Care Units, Neonatal / Q000592:standards*; D010360:Patient Transfer / Q000458:organization & administration*