Australian gov’t unveils neonatal retrieval units in Queensland

The units are compatible with a wide range of retrieval vehicles.

The Australian government has introduced two purpose-built neonatal retrieval units designed to provide critical care for infants in Queensland.

Each unit, costing approximately $220,000 (A$350,000), was developed through a collaboration between Queensland paediatric retrieval specialists and aeromedical engineers.

The units are compatible with a wide range of retrieval vehicles, including road ambulances, helicopters, and fixed-wing aircraft.

“Babies are transferred to the Queensland Children’s Hospital or other major hospitals for specialist treatment for a range of conditions such as sepsis, cardiac issues or complex respiratory illnesses,” the government said.

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