The Newborn Emergency Transport Service provides safe transportation of sick newborn infants as well as advice and education programs in perinatal care and the provision of facilities for newborns.
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The Victorian Perinatal Emergency Referral Service (PERS) works with NETS to facilitate perinatal emergency transfers, and provide access to obstetric and neonatal resources and clinical advice about perinatal emergencies.
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24 hour PERS and NETS Emergency Hotline: 1300 137 650
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Ring this number to speak with members of PERS or NETS services to:
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- obtain assistance with arranging emergency transport (mother and / or newborn).
- speak to a PERS or NETS consultant regarding management options.
- gain assistance with information regarding evidence-based clinical guidelines for care in urgent perinatal situations.
- request assistance with organising an appropriate higher level maternal or neonatal bed.
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Please visit the NETS website for more information.
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