Regional Recommendations for the Stabilisation of Preterm Infants in the Pre-Hospital Setting in Styria

Accidental out-of-hospital deliveries of preterm infants are rare but challenging. Until now, there were no guidelines available regarding the stabilization of preterm infants considering the special circumstances of the pre-hospital setting. After having observed an accumulation of such events in our region, we elaborated regional recommendations for the emergency medical services in Styria.