Respiratory Support Strategies in Neonatal Transport
Author Information
Author(s): Allan Jenkinson, Theodore Dassios, Nandiran Ratnavel, Anne Greenough
Primary Institution: Neonatal Transport Service, Royal London Hospital, Bart’s Health NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
Hypothesis
What are the current respiratory support strategies used in neonatal transport in the UK and Ireland?
Conclusion
There is significant variation in the ventilators and respiratory strategies used by transport groups.
Supporting Evidence
- All 18 transport teams completed the survey with a 100% response rate.
- Volume-targeted ventilation was the most common invasive ventilation strategy used.
- Continuous carbon dioxide monitoring was employed by 94% of teams.
Takeaway
This study looked at how babies are helped to breathe during transport between hospitals, finding that different teams use different machines and methods.
Methodology
A survey with a 10-item structured questionnaire was administered to all 18 transport groups in Ireland and the UK.
Limitations
The survey had a limited number of questions and did not ask about specific strategies for particular conditions.
Participant Demographics
Transport teams included consultants and lead nurses from various neonatal transport groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0011
Statistical Significance
p=0.0011
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