Newborn transport

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Newborn Transport

Newborn transport (pronunciation: /ˈnjuːbɔːrn ˈtrænspɔːrt/) refers to the process of transferring a newborn from one medical facility to another, often for the purpose of receiving specialized care.

Etymology

The term "newborn transport" is derived from the English words "newborn", meaning a recently born child, and "transport", meaning to carry or move from one place to another.

Definition

Newborn transport involves the safe and efficient movement of a newborn baby, often who is critically ill, from one healthcare facility to another. This is typically done when the originating facility does not have the necessary resources or expertise to provide the required level of care. The transport process is carried out by a specialized team of healthcare professionals, including neonatologists, nurses, and respiratory therapists, among others.

Related Terms

  • Neonatology: The branch of medicine that deals with the care, development, and diseases of newborn infants.
  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU): A specialized department of a hospital that provides intensive care for premature and sick newborns.
  • Pediatric transport: The process of transferring a child from one medical facility to another.
  • Air ambulance: A specially outfitted aircraft that transports sick or injured people in a medical emergency or over distances or terrain impractical for a conventional ground ambulance.

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