Transporte terrestre pediátrico: revisión de la literatura y propuesta mnemotécnica. ¿Cómo optimizar los recursos?

Pediatric ground transportation is an essential component of the emergency medical care system. It requires a collaborative effort between pre-hospital care services, receptor hospitals and coordinating centers in order to maximize human and material resources and provide similar care to an emergency department or intensive care unit. In low- and middle-income countries, such as some Latin American countries, ground transportation presents a greater challenge for various reasons such as the current absence of a national coordination system, the lack of protocolized practices, and the complex topographic conditions of some locations. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges associated with this type of transportation, along with the implementation of effective strategies, can improve outcomes and ensure greater quality of care. This article will review the specific challenges that are associated with pediatric ground transportation in Colombia. This will include discussion of transport from a lower to a higher level of complexity, a complete initial evaluation, patient stabilization and safe transportation until admission to the hospital. Finally, a mnemonic proposal is made to improve the quality when doing it.