Björn Steiger Foundation (baby ambulance)
Every year, around 640 premature babies have to be transferred in Germany - often because adequate medical care cannot be guaranteed at the place of birth. As important as this transport is, it also carries great risks.
Most of these delicate transports are carried out in regular ambulances, which have neither special suspension nor suitable bedding. Any jolting can be dangerous for the smallest patients.
An innovative system for greater safety
This is where the Björn Steiger Foundation's "Felix" project comes in - a specially developed baby emergency ambulance system that enables premature and newborn babies to travel to a suitable specialist clinic safely and with as little vibration as possible. "Felix" offers, among other things:
- a specially sprung transport incubator,
- The new system is mounted at right angles to the direction of travel, which is much safer than conventional positioning,
- a smooth ride that puts as little strain as possible on small bodies.
"Felix" is used specifically at locations where demand is particularly high - especially at level 1 perinatal centers that regularly admit premature babies and have a high transport rate.
High demand - low financing
Despite its necessity, the baby emergency ambulance is not anchored in the Emergency Medical Services Act and is therefore not financed by the health insurance companies. The costs of purchase, insurance, maintenance and operation are borne by the foundation responsible - supported by fundraising campaigns, sponsors and committed partners.
Our support for "Felix"
As a foundation for disadvantaged children, it is particularly important to us to help where life begins. That is why we have supported the "Felix" project with 1,000 euros.
This financial support helps to ensure that premature babies can continue to be transported safely, quickly and with the best possible medical care - because every safe kilometer counts.
This financial support helps to ensure that premature babies can continue to be transported safely, quickly and with the best possible medical care - because every safe kilometer counts.
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Photos: Björn Steiger Foundation
