Respiratory support during neonatal and infant aeromedical interfacility transfers in the Western Cape, South Africa: a retrospective review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interfacility transfer (IFT) of neonates and infants is common in South Africa, with many needing respiratory support. Recently, interest in non-invasive ventilation, particularly nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP), during IFTs has increased; however, local evidence is limited. This study aimed to describe the characteristics of neonates and infants requiring respiratory support and to evaluate the introduction of nCPAP during IFTs by the South African Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) in the Western Cape between 2017 and 2019.

Methods

A retrospective descriptive review of all neonates (≤ 28 days) and infants ( > 28 days to ≤ 1 year) requiring respiratory support during AMS IFTs was conducted between 2017 and 2019.

Results

Respiratory support

SUBMITTER: Lourens A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12728987 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature