Stabilising the newborn for transfer - basic principles
Browning Carmo, K.; Terrey, A.
Australian Family Physician 37(7): 510-514
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8495 PMID: 18592067 Document Number: 620087
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. This article discusses the planning priorities, and the equipment and skills required for care of the sick or premature newborn. 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.