USA Health is adding new ground and air services with dedicated staff to transport critically ill or injured newborns and children to Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile.
The Cub Crew will include nurses, respiratory therapists and paramedics — all specially trained for the assignment — who are available around the clock to care for children during ground or air transport.
“Research shows improved outcomes when newborns and children are transported by specialized critical care teams,” said Brooke Olson, nurse manager for the Cub Crew. “They have better survival rates and fewer complications compared to those transferred by general emergency vehicles. Neonatal and pediatric critical care transport bridges the gap between where the child is and where they need to be, ensuring they receive the best possible care throughout the journey.”…