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

This review examines the frequency of respiratory support during neonatal and infant inter‑facility transfers, highlighting the need for strengthened evidence, protocol development, and context‑appropriate clinical guidelines.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:

This study looked at the frequency and need for respiratory support in the Western Cape, South Africa, for inter-facility transfer for neonates and infants. These findings are crucial in identifying requirements for safe and effective implementation as well as the need for developing protocols and guidelines.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. How neonatal respiratory care has evolved from invasive methods like intubation and mechanical ventilation toward non-invasive approaches such as nasal CPAP (nCPAP).
2. The logistical and clinical complexities of transferring critically ill neonates and infants over long distances.
3. How to connect clinical presentations with appropriate respiratory interventions, reinforcing the importance of patient-specific care strategies during interfacility transfers.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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