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neonatal air ambulance

Neonatal Air Ambulance — Newborn Transfers with Specialist Care

Newborns are not small adults. Neonatal transfers use an incubator, a neonatology-trained team and equipment specifically certified for infant air transport.

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24/7 worldwide · No obligation · Subject to medical & operational feasibility

No medical advice is provided online. Each case is reviewed individually by qualified medical partners and is subject to medical and operational feasibility.

What it is

About neonatal air ambulance

A neonatal air ambulance carries a transport incubator with ventilator, monitoring, surfactant delivery and thermal control, crewed by a neonatology team experienced in aeromedical transfer.

Who it's for

Typical patients & clients

  • +Premature or critically ill newborns
  • +Babies needing surgery or specialist care at a tertiary NICU
  • +Maternity hospitals without on-site neonatal intensive care
Aircraft

Equipment matched to mission

  • Jet or turboprop with cabin space and power for the incubator
Medical crew

Clinicians on board

  • Neonatologist, neonatal nurse, sometimes paediatric anaesthetist
Typical use cases
  1. +Prematurity requiring surfactant and ventilation
  2. +Congenital heart disease transfer to a specialist surgical centre
  3. +Hypothermia transfer for neuroprotection after birth asphyxia
Cost factors
  1. +Aircraft and team
  2. +Incubator hire and consumables
  3. +Distance and permits
How booking works
  1. 01Referring hospital contacts our 24/7 desk
  2. 02Clinical handover with the medical partners; mission planned
  3. 03Aircraft launches with neonatal team and equipment
Air ambulance cost guide

Indicative cost bands and an interactive calculator for neonatal air ambulance — aircraft category, routing, crew and equipment.

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24/7 Medevac Desk

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FAQ

Common questions

Can parents travel on a neonatal flight?+

Usually one parent can travel subject to weight, balance and clinical considerations. We confirm case by case.

Is air pressure an issue for newborns?+

Modern aircraft pressurise to a comfortable cabin altitude; the team manages oxygen and ventilation accordingly throughout the flight.

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