Interview with nurse practitioner from South Thames Retrieval Service

The South Terms Retrieval service has been operating for 23 years, focusing on transferring critically ill children from district hospitals to a centralized pediatric intensive care unit in Southeast UK. Advanced nurse practitioners play a key role in leading the service, which handles around 900 to 1100 cases annually. The service has evolved from using taxis to purpose-built ambulances, and it manages a range of medical conditions, including respiratory illnesses and cardiac diseases. The service operates 24/7, providing advice and mobilizing teams to ensure safe transfers.

How has the South Terms Retrieval service evolved since its inception?

What changes occurred in the operational procedures of the service over the years?