Critical Care Transport Program | How to Transfer or Transport a Patient

The Boston Children’s Emergency Communications Center facilitates and coordinates emergency patient transport to Boston Children’s Hospital. With one phone call, community pediatric providers can request:

• Boston Children’s Critical Care Transport Team
• arrange transfer to Boston Children’s Emergency Department or ICU
• access Boston Children’s specialists for urgent consultation

Trained communication specialists dedicated to handling emergency referrals for medical, surgical, trauma, neonatal, and cardiac patients staff the center. The center’s staff works closely with community providers (physicians, nurses, administrative staff) to mobilize the Critical Care Transport Team, discuss the availability of a bed, and plan for interim stabilization.

For transport: 1-866-771-KIDS (toll-free)
For information: 617-355-2170