MAJ Joshua Anchan, MD-Critical Care in the Skies: Military Neonatal Transport Teams

<p style="font-weight:400;">Episode Summary:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">In this episode of WarDocs: The Military Medicine Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Joshua Anchan, the Neonatal Transport Director at the US Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan. We discussed the fascinating world of military neonatal transport teams, their history, roles, and training. We also explored the unique challenges these teams face when transporting critically ill newborns in military aircraft, including dealing with hypoxia and minimizing the risks of intracranial hemorrhage. Dr. Anchan shared memorable stories from his experiences in Okinawa and Guam and emphasized the importance of innovation and preserving the mission in the future of neonatal military transport. Join us for this engaging and eye-opening conversation about providing critical care for our military families most vulnerable members.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Chapters:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:00:01) - Neonatal Transport Teams</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:15:34) - Transporting Neonates</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">Chapter Summaries:</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:00:01) - Neonatal Transport Teams (16 Minutes)</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">In this episode of WarDocs: The Military Medicine Podcast, we explore how the United States military provides care for critically ill newborns in remote locations without access to nearby ICU care. Dr. Joshua Anchan, the Neonatal Transport Director at the US Naval Hospital in Okinawa, Japan, discusses the history, roles, and training of military neonatal transport teams, as well as their mission scenarios and lessons learned.</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">(0:15:34) - Transporting Neonates (12 Minutes)</p> <p style="font-weight:400;">We delve into the unique challenges and environmental limitations faced during neonatal transport in military aircraft. From dealing with hypoxia to minimizing risks of intracranial hemorrhage, neonatal care in flight requires extensive training and expe