SOTM provides an annual forum
for the discussion of clinical matters or research related to
the field of pediatric transport medicine. Abstracts and posters
are presented during the SOTM educational and scientific program
at the AAP's National Conference & Exhibition (NCE).
Congratulations to the 2007 winners!!
C ROBERT CHAMBLISS MD BEST PAPER AWARD -- Recognizes the best abstract or poster presentation given during the SOTM education program by a non-student or non-resident transport professional.
Transport-induced biophysical impulse alters respiratory function in neonatal Sprague-Dawley rats.
Shetal Shah, MD, presenter
The presenter received a certificate and a $500 honorarium.
Purpose: Newborn transport is linked with adverse neonatal outcomes, including broncho-pulmonary dysplasia (BPD). Changes in transmitted velocity during transport may be implicated in this increased morbidity. These accelerations, measured per unit time (impulse), are increased during transport. Our objective was to quantify changes in respiratory function associated with known levels of transport impulse using a neonatal rat model.
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BEST-IN-TRAINING PAPER -- Recognizes the best abstract or poster presentation given during the SOTM education program by a student, resident, or post-graduate fellow.
A National Survey to Describe the Workforce of Neonatal Transport in the United States.
Kristine Karlsen, PhD, APRN, presenter
The presenter received a certificate and a $250 honorarium.
Purpose: Neonatal transport in the United States is a complex process, yet little is known about the neonatal transport team (NTT) workforce. This national study investigated the general characteristics of NTTs and evaluated any differences between unit-based and dedicated teams with regard to transport orientation, certification courses required, and procedures allowed on transport. |
