# Pediatric Transport Contact Information
#### Critical Pediatric Trauma Patient Transfer Requests
##### **Please be prepared with the following information:**
- Provider's name requesting transport and call back number
- Patient's name, age, DOB, and weight
- Chief complaint/diagnosis and present conditions
- Medical history and allergies, if known
- Current vitals and ABCs
- Treatment, medications started, and IV access
**If requesting transport to Children’s Nebraska:**
· *Children’s Nebraska Transport **855-850-5437***
o Ask for assistance in coordinating a transport to Children’s Nebraska for (state the need) i.e. Trauma, PICU, Orthopedics, Neurology, etc.
**If Children’s Nebraska Transport team is unavailable:**
· *LifeNet or StarCare (AirMethods programs) **844-359-9111***
o Ask for assistance in coordinating transport of a patient to Children’s Nebraska
o This will get you to an AirMethods Team that is closest.
**If requesting transport of a patient to outside Omaha:**
· *Children’s Nebraska Transport **855-850-5437***
o Ask for assistance in coordinating transport of a patient from Nebraska Medicine to \[Destination\]
o You will be connected to a team member to triage call.
· *Children’s Mercy **800-466-3729***
o Ask for assistance in coordinating transport of a patient from Nebraska Medicine to \[Destination\]
o Communication specialists will connect you to the appropriate physician or team to coordinate transport.
** If Specialized Pediatric Transport teams are unavailable:**
· *LifeNet or StarCare (AirMethods) **844-359-9111***
o Ask for assistance in coordinating transport of a patient from Nebraska Medicine to \[Destination\]
o This will get you to an AirMethods Team that is closet with the appropriate asset.
**Alternate Resource:**
· *MercyOne (Sioux City, IA) **800-247-1911***
o Same process as LifeNet
\*\*Air/Ground transport may be dependent on program regulations, weather, & team availability. For the safety of the team & patient, never pressure a team to change a decision based on decline for weather or comfort.