Pediatric Transport

NHTSA - DOT HS 811 677

“Working Group Best-Practice Recommendations for the Safe Transportation of children in Emergency Ground Ambulances”

For mother and newborn, transport the newborn in an approved size-appropriate child restraint system that complies with the injury criteria of FMVSS No. 213 in the rear-facing EMS provider seat /captain’s chair) that prevents both lateral and forward movement, leaving the cot for the mother. Use a convertible seat with a forward-facing belt path). Do not use a rear-facing only seat in the rear-facing EMS provider’s seat. You may also use an integrated child restraint system certified by the manufacturer to meet the injury criteria of FMVSS No. 213. A child passenger, especially a newborn, must never be transported on an adult’s lap. Newborns must always be transported in an appropriate child restraint system.