Children's Nebraska Critical Care Transport

Children's Nebraska Critical Care Transport is the transport team of Children's Nebraska, a children's hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. The team moves babies, children and teens who need critical care. Transport is by ground ambulance, helicopter or plane. The site says the team is ready to respond at any time of day or night.

The team stabilizes serious conditions and manages medical needs during the trip. The site says providers keep the child calm and comfortable and coordinate care from the first assessment to arrival. The team treats a wide range of problems, including premature birth, lung and breathing disorders, infectious diseases, brain and nervous system conditions, heart conditions and traumatic injuries.

The transport team includes critical care nurses, emergency medical technicians, neonatal nurse practitioners, paramedics and pediatric acute care nurse practitioners. The company says it is the only team in Nebraska that specializes in the stabilization and care of newborn and pediatric patients.

The team serves Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. The site says its fleet of ambulances, helicopters and planes can give a higher level of care across an extended coverage area in the Midwest and beyond.

Requests for critical care transport need a referral from a child's pediatrician, primary care provider or specialist. For emergencies, the site says families should call 911 and give specific details about the child's location, condition and medical history.

The hospital's education and outreach teams work to keep children safe. They bring hospital knowledge to families after accidents or when a child has special transport needs. The HOPE project, which stands for Hospital Outreach for Preterm Emergencies, is one of the programs listed. The transport service is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems.

The team also offers Project Austin and community outreach and education programs. The hospital is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, which the site says is the first and only one in Nebraska.

Services

• Ground Ambulance Transport
• Helicopter Transport
• Plane Transport
• Neonatal Transport
• Pediatric Critical Care Transport
• HOPE Project
• Community Outreach and Education
• Project Austin
• Educational Outreach
• Trauma Care Support