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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.

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