The early morning hours on the island's north were marked by an unforeseen birth in a private residence in Los Realejos. A woman experienced a rapid labor, making it impossible for her family to transport her to a hospital on their own.
The emergency operations center received a late-night alert from the baby's father, who nervously reported that the birth had already occurred inside the property. The SUC's medical coordinator immediately took control of the communication, conducting a remote clinical assessment of both the mother and the newborn. Fortunately, both were found to be in good health, and the physician provided instructions to the father on initial care.
During a tense but precise phone conversation, the physician performed an initial remote clinical assessment of both the mother and the newborn.
After stabilizing the initial situation, an advanced life support ambulance was dispatched and quickly traveled to the location. A medical team, including a doctor, a nurse, and an emergency medical technician, entered the home to provide comprehensive on-site assistance. They proceeded to manage the delivery of the placenta without complications.
At a critical moment during the intervention, and under medical supervision, the father directly participated by cutting the umbilical cord. Subsequently, the mother and child were prepared in the ambulance for transport, adhering to thermal comfort protocols for newborns.
Concurrently, SUC coordinators established direct contact with the island's reference hospital's Obstetrics and Gynecology department. This prior communication ensured the hospital had all necessary clinical information before the ambulance arrived. Mother and child were admitted in excellent health for routine postpartum examinations, highlighting the effectiveness of the island's emergency network.
