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Maritime Interfacility Transport of Two Laboring Mothers - A Case Report.
Prehospital Emergency Care
|May 24, 2021
Summary
Transporting laboring mothers between facilities is risky. This case report details two night-time fireboat transports, one resulting in an in-transit delivery, highlighting nontraditional emergency medical services (EMS) care.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Obstetrics
- Transport Medicine
Background:
- Interfacility transport of laboring mothers presents unique challenges and risks.
- Nontraditional transport methods may be necessary in specific logistical or environmental circumstances.
Observation:
- Two laboring mothers required interfacility transport at night via fireboat.
- One delivery occurred during the fireboat transport, and the second occurred shortly after arrival at the destination.
Findings:
- The case highlights the successful management of two high-risk obstetric transports using a fireboat.
- Effective decision-making and medical interventions were crucial for managing intra-transport and post-transport deliveries.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the feasibility and critical considerations for utilizing unconventional transport for obstetric emergencies.
- It underscores the importance of adaptable emergency medical services (EMS) protocols for high-risk maternal transports.
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