Service utilisation and outcomes of transfers by a specialised paediatric and neonatal retrieval service in the Western Cape, South Africa

This study is the first description of the utilisation of the SPRINTT service that includes a description of patient outcomes. The large number of SPRINT-type transfers reflects the considerable burden of acutely ill paediatric and neonatal cases and highlights the need for specialised pre-hospital care services. For the PED sub-group, 84% were stable on arrival suggesting that the retrieval service performs an important role in pre-hospital care and transfer in this setting.