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Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition 2005;90:F456-F460; doi:10.1136/adc.2004.064949
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REVIEW

Fit to fly: practical challenges in neonatal transfers by air

C H Skeoch1, L Jackson1, A M Wilson2, P Booth3

1 Princess Royal Maternity, Glasgow G31 2ER, Scotland, UK; Charles.Skeoch{at}northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk
2 Queen Mother’s Hospital, Glasgow G3 8SJ
3 Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Cornhill Road, Aberdeen AB25 2ZL, Scotland, UK

Correspondence to:
Correspondence to:
Dr SkeochPrincess Royal Maternity, Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 2ER, Scotland, UK; Charles.Skeoch{at}northglasgow.scot.nhs.uk


ABSTRACT
Air transport of infants in incubators should be undertaken in a manner that is safe for both staff and infant and satisfies all directives by appropriate regulatory bodies. In Scotland during the last two years, certification of an infant incubator system for use in both rotary and fixed wing aircraft has been accomplished. This is a report of the issues addressed during this project, which will be common to all neonatal transport services intending to develop air transport capability.



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  		Figure 2  Top frame assembly locked into the starboard side of the aircraft.

 


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  		Figure 3  Trolley base loaded in the aft of the helicopter.

 

Abbreviations: CEN, European committee for standardisation; EASA, European aviation safety agency; iNO, inhaled nitric oxide; NeTS, neonatal transport service; SAS, Scottish Ambulance Service; TIS, transport incubator system

Keywords: air transport






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