Motherhood Hospital – BM Gupta Hospital _ ICU Paediatric Ambulance Transfer

advanced life support, and experienced medical supervision. Life Savers Ambulance Services

managed this inter-facility paediatric transfer with continuous ICU-level care.

Case Overview

A five-day-old neonate diagnosed with pneumonia required urgent transfer from Motherhood

Hospital, Noida to BM Gupta Hospital, Uttam Nagar, Delhi for continued paediatric

management. Due to the infant’s age and clinical instability, an ICU-equipped paediatric

ambulance was selected.

Patient Condition

At the time of referral, the newborn was experiencing significant respiratory distress secondary

to pneumonia. The baby was dependent on mechanical ventilation and required uninterrupted

oxygen delivery along with continuous monitoring of vital parameters.

Transport Decision

Given the short intercity distance and the need for stable ventilatory support, a road-based ICU

paediatric ambulance was determined to be the most appropriate mode of transport. The

objective was to maintain respiratory stability while minimizing transfer-related stress.

Medical Setup

Life Savers Ambulance Services deployed a fully equipped ICU paediatric ambulance with:

• Neonatal ventilator support

• Continuous cardiac and oxygen saturation monitoring

• Emergency airway and resuscitation equipment

• Essential medications for neonatal stabilization

The transfer was supervised by trained medical personnel experienced in neonatal critical care

transport.

Execution of Transfer

The infant remained on ventilator support throughout the journey. Ventilation parameters and

vital signs were closely observed, with no episodes of desaturation or hemodynamic instability

recorded during transit.

Arrival and Handover

Upon arrival at BM Gupta Hospital, Uttam Nagar, the neonate was safely shifted from the

ambulance to the hospital ICU. A structured clinical handover was conducted, ensuring

continuity of care and clear communication with the receiving paediatric team.

Clinical Perspective

This case reflects the importance of planned, medically supervised neonatal transport in

respiratory illness. Through appropriate stabilization, monitoring, and execution, Life Savers

ensured a safe ICU paediatric transfer, preserving clinical stability until definitive in-hospital

treatment could continue.