Recommendations for perinatal transport

Perinatal transport should be integrated into a system of perinatal care within a regional health care program and should be planned according to the healthcare map of each community. We describe the various types of transport, their advantages and disadvantages, the resources required, and the prot...

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Published in:	Anales españoles de pediatría Vol. 55; no. 2; p. 146
Main Authors:	Esqué Ruiz, M, Figueras Aloy, J, García Alix, A, Alomar Ribes, A, Blanco Bravo, D, Ferández Lorenzo, J R
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-08-2001
Subjects:	Algorithms Female Humans Infant, Newborn Neonatology - standards Perinatology - standards Pregnancy Transportation of Patients - organization & administration Transportation of Patients - standards
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Summary:	Perinatal transport should be integrated into a system of perinatal care within a regional health care program and should be planned according to the healthcare map of each community. We describe the various types of transport, their advantages and disadvantages, the resources required, and the protocol that should be followed in perinatal transfer. We highlight the importance of maternal and neonatal transport. The organization of transfers receives special attention, and we discuss the different functions of the coordinating, referral and receiving centers as well as those of the transport assistance team. We also discuss ethical-legal questions.
ISSN:	0302-4342
DOI:	10.1016/S1695-4033(01)77651-5