Our NICU Transport Team
NICU Transport
Ready to Act Quickly, When Every Minute Counts
For transfers or to consult our neonatologists call 1-800-345-9911
Services to Meet Every Medical Need
When your newborn needs critical care, UMC Children’s is ready to respond quickly via ambulance, helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. Our team has advanced training with specialized equipment including: (list the following with no explanations)
- Non-Invasive, conventional, and high-frequency ventilation
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide (INO)
- Active total body cooling
- Umbilical Catheter Placement
Transfer Process for Physicians
Referring physicians may begin the transfer process at any time. Our team can be dispatched prior to delivery, so we are available for immediate birth resuscitation.”
To initiate transfer call: 1.800.345.9911
What to expect in the transfer process:
- Immediate connection to a neonatologist for acceptance while transportation is arranged
- Information needed: gestational age, birth weight, diagnosis, history and exam findings
- After transfer, the referring provider will receive an update from our neonatologist. Then, weekly updates will be sent to your facility email and fax
- For additional updates, contact NICU Outreach at: 806-761-0877 or 806-761-0644.
Transfer Process for Families
We understand that being apart from your baby during transport can be difficult, we’ll take every step to make sure you feel well supported while your little one is in our care
Prior to transfer, our transport team will talk to you about your baby’s condition, go over consents, and answer any questions you might have about the transferring process. Our team will ensure you have the opportunity to spend time with your baby prior to transfer. After arrival at UMCCH NICU, you can expect us to:
- Notify you when your baby arrives in the UMC Children’s NICU
- Provide access to AngelEye, our livestreaming camera that lets you see your baby throughout the process.
- Keep you updated on your baby’s plan of care