Early Wednesday morning, A SAMU team assisted a birth inside his ambulance while transporting a pregnant woman to La Fe Hospital in Valencia. Both the mother and the newborn, a boy, evolve favorably after being admitted to the health center.
According to the Emergency Information and Coordination Center (CICU), the alert was registered at 6.10h After the woman, 39 weeks pregnant, went into labor at her home in Valencia, a SAMU (Emergency Medical Service) unit and another ambulance were dispatched to the scene. Basic Life Support (SVB) for first assistance.
Notice and activation of resources
The medical personnel initially attended to the patient at her home, coordinated by the CICU, and They prepared the urgent transfer. towards the La Fe University and Polytechnic Hospital. The initial assessment confirmed that the delivery was progressing rapidly.
Imminent childbirth during the transfer
During the procedure, the contractions intensified and the team determined that the birth was imminent. imminent inside the ambulanceFollowing the protocols, the professionals prepared the space, ensured asepsis, and monitored the mother at all times.
The delivery was uncomplicated: the baby was born healthy and, immediately afterwards, the staff performed the umbilical cord clampingThe process was then completed with the delivery of the placenta before resuming the march towards the hospital.
Admission to La Fe and health status
After the birth, the ambulance continued to La Fe, where the mother and newborn were. They were admitted in good condition. for observation and routine postpartum care. The coordinated response allowed for a safe transfer despite the unusual circumstances.
The professionals from SAMU and SVB highlighted the rapid response and coordination between teams, a key factor in ensuring the stability of both patients throughout the intervention.
What is SAMU and the role of CICU
SAMU is the Emergency Medical Care Service of the Valencian Community, with advanced units prepared to intervene in time-dependent emergencies, including out-of-hospital births in Valencia.
The CICU, for its part, coordinates and mobilizes resources in response to calls to 112, optimizing arrival times and the type of assistance needed in each emergency situation.
Advice if labor starts before you arrive at the hospital
In a similar situation, the first thing to do is call 112 and follow the instructions of the medical staff. Staying calm and providing the exact address helps with a faster response.
If the birth is imminent, it's advisable to prepare. clean towels or sheetsDo not pull on the umbilical cord and keep the newborn warm and in contact with the mother until the professionals arrive.
This episode shows how the SAMU response and CICU coordination They make it possible to attend to urgent births en route with guarantees, something that on this occasion allowed a child to come into the world in an ambulance in Valencia with a favorable outcome for mother and child.
