Hospital transport of newborns with congenital developmental defects

Czech version

Authors: R. Blažík
Authors‘ workplace: Novorozenecké oddělení s JIRP, Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol, Praha
Published in: Čes-slov Neonat 2024; 30 (1): 49-52.
Category: Reviews

Overview

Newborn patients born with a congenital defect require specialized care upon birth. A multidisciplinary approach is often needed. One of the components of care of these patients is intra-hospital transport. Patient transport is always a risky undertaking, especially with unstable patients requiring mechanical ventilation and hemodynamic support. This article outlines the technical equipment and basic approach to intra-hospital transport of patients with congenital defects.

Keywords:

newborn – congenital defect – intrahospital – transport

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Konflikt zájmu: žádný. Došlo do redakce: 4. 3. 2024

Adresa pro korespondenci:
MUDr. Ing. Radek Blažík
Novorozenecké oddělení s JIRP
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 2. LF UK a FN Motol
V Úvalu 84
150 06 Praha 5
e-mail: radek.blazik@fnmotol.cz