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Transporting a child who needs emergency care

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By Jan Nissl, RN, BS

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You may be able to transport a child for emergency care if:

  • The child is awake and responding (response may be slow or confused).
  • The child is breathing without problems.
  • Two adults are present so that one can drive safely and the other can care for the child.
  • The child does not have a head, neck, or back injury.

In some communities, it may always be best to call an ambulance for safe and quick transport because of traffic and distance to health care.

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Author Jan Nissl, RN, BS
Editor Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Editor Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC
Associate Editor Tracy Landauer
Primary Medical Reviewer Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical Reviewer Thomas Emmett Francoeur, MDCM, CSPQ, FRCPC - Pediatrics
Last Updated April 24, 2007
Last Updated: 04/24/2007