First experiences of helicopter transportation of children in Uruguay

Authors

  • Raúl Navatta
  • Andrea Iroa
  • Soledad Tórtora
  • Magali España
  • Verónica Parodi
  • Araní Ferré

Keywords:

Traumatic brain injuries; Trasportation of patients; Air ambulances; Pediatrics

Abstract

We present the first three pediatric patients transported by helicopter with severe cranioencephalic trauma assisted at our institution. The assistance protocol used in our Hospital for the reception, stabilization and timely transfer is shown after coordination with public and private health providers.

Informed consent was requested from the children’s parents for the use of the data in scientific activities and publications.

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Published

2021-09-29

How to Cite

Navatta, R., Iroa, A., Tórtora, S., España, M., Parodi, V., & Ferré, A. (2021). First experiences of helicopter transportation of children in Uruguay. Archivos De Pediatría Del Uruguay, 92(2), e308. Retrieved from https://adp.sup.org.uy/index.php/adp/article/view/272

Issue

Vol. 92 No. 2 (2021): Diciembre

Section

Caso Clínico

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