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Neonatal transfer boundary in DipIMC context — DipIMC MCQ

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A home birth has produced a term newborn with persistent central cyanosis despite drying, stimulation and effective ventilation. The mother is stable; the ambulance crew asks whether to wait for a specialist neonatal team that is 50 minutes away. What is the most appropriate transport decision?

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Correct answer: B — Continue newborn life support and transfer to the nearest appropriate obstetric/neonatal receiving unit with advice

Effective ventilation is the cornerstone of newborn resuscitation, and ongoing support with early destination advice is required. Waiting at scene may be harmful if the baby needs hospital neonatal care and retrieval delay is long. Adrenaline is not first-line when ventilation remains the key intervention.

Reference: Resuscitation Council UK Newborn life support 2025; JRCALC Guidelines