Neonatal transport for disasters.
- Author:
Group of Pediatric Disaster, Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association
;
Pediatrics Committee, Medical Association of Chinese People′s Liberation Army
- Collective Name:Pediatrics Committee, Medical Association of Chinese People′s Liberation Army
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Critical Illness;
Disaster Planning;
Emergency Medical Services;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn
- From:
Chinese Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
2019;21(4):305-311
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Neonates are vulnerable to greater damage in disasters and thus have special needs for equipment and medical staff. It is necessary to establish a regional neonatal transport network, in order to provide a platform for effective information communication and resource sharing. Neonatal care centers for critically ill neonates at all levels need to develop a disaster response plan for neonatal transport, and master this plan. In case of disasters, neonatal transport should be directed at the government level, in order to arrange emergency transport resources in a unified, reasonable and efficient way. Meanwhile, the psychological needs of family members and rescue staff should be taken into account.
