Emergency Transport Program
If your child is critically ill or injured and needs to be taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) to access our expert staff, facilities and equipment, know that they are in the best hands. Our team in the Emergency Transport Program provides specialized care and safe, fast transport of children of all ages with a wide variety of serious medical and surgical issues, including respiratory problems, infectious diseases, neurologic issues, cardiac problems and trauma.
We are always ready, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to transport critically ill and injured children and deliver them into the arms of CHOP experts. We are dedicated to making your child comfortable, preventing additional injury, and ensuring the best monitoring and care.
Meet your team
The transport team includes nurses, medics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), respiratory therapists, physicians, intake clinicians, equipment techs and communication specialists. Each team member has a different skill set and plays a vital role.
What to expect during transport
We have a few different ways to take patients to the hospital, like ambulances, helicopters and airplanes. The method we use depends on how sick your child is and how far we need to travel.
Arrange transport
Our pediatric transport team is just one call away. Referring physicians or hospital staff can call 800-590-2160 to speak with one of our communication specialists. Know the steps to follow to get a child transported as quickly and safely as possible.
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