Improving efficacy in Pediatric and Neonatal Transport times on High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation

Abstract

Background: The transport of neonatal and pediatric patients on High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) and/or inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO) is a difficult and potentially dangerous task for which there are currently no national guidelines or best practice recommendations. At Nicklaus Children’s Hospital transport times for these patients are a lengthy process. We aimed to implement a transport protocol to reduce bedside time at the referring center to facilitate patient definitive arrival times and improved outcomes. Methods: We first met …