Longest Road Transfer Through Ambulance Ensures Safe Journey for 41-Day-Old Infant

Through heavy rain, winding ghats, oxygen shortages and even a cardiac arrest on the road, a fragile neonate survived a 1,200 km journey of hope

- TDG NETWORK

A 41-day-old infant weighing less than 1.5 kg, battling severe anemia, internal bleeding, acute kidney failure, and a sharp platelet drop, survived a high-risk 24-hour ground transfer from Surat to Hyderabad. In what is now being recognized as one of the longest neonatal ambulance transports in India, the journey spanning over 1,200 kilometers became a story of hope, courage, and survival.

Air ambulance, the conventional option for long-distance critical care, was deemed unsuitable in this case due to limited oxygen availability and the need for frequent interventions such as platelet transfusions and continuous monitoring. With no room for delay, a fully equipped neonatal ambulance by RED Health was mobilized to ensure safe and uninterrupted care during the journey.