Neonatal and Pediatric Transport: A Contemporary Review

Area of Science:

• Pediatric critical care medicine
• Aviation physiology
• Systems of care

Background:

• Safe transport of critically ill infants and children is vital for regionalized pediatric care.
• Modern transport systems integrate critical care, aviation physiology, provider training, and coordinated care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an updated examination of current practices in neonatal and pediatric transport.
• To highlight rapidly evolving areas and future priorities in the field.

Main Methods:

• Review of current literature and practices in neonatal and pediatric transport.
• Examination of team structure, clinical bundles, operational considerations, and emerging technologies.

Main Results:

• Current practices involve integrated approaches to critical care delivery during transport.
• Emerging technologies and data-informed strategies are enhancing transport efficiency and effectiveness.

Conclusions:

• Continuous improvement in neonatal and pediatric transport requires ongoing research, workforce development, and system design.
• Advancements in data-informed dispatch and real-time decision support are key to future progress.