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Meral M Patel1,2, Kiran B Hebbar1,2, Mark C Dugan3,4
1From the Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|November 7, 2018
Summary
National pediatric/neonatal transport teams show significant variation in composition and training. Standardization is needed to improve care for critically ill children during transport.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric critical care medicine
- Emergency medical services
- Neonatal transport
Background:
- Pediatric and neonatal transport teams are crucial for critically ill infants and children.
- Current practices in team composition and training lack national standardization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the composition and training requirements of national pediatric/neonatal specialty transport teams.
- To identify existing standardization across these specialized teams.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted using SurveyMonkey.
- The survey targeted transport teams listed with the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Main Results:
- Significant variation exists in team composition, with nurse-led teams being most common.
- Physicians are rarely standard team members (<15%).
- Training requirements, including supervised intubations (3-30) and simulation use, vary widely.
Conclusions:
- There is considerable national variability in pediatric/neonatal transport team training, certifications, and composition.
- Lack of standardization in qualifications and competency maintenance warrants further investigation.
- Development of evidence-based guidelines could enhance outcomes for critically ill pediatric patients in prehospital settings.
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