You have been called to assist a pediatric physician, a pediatric nurse, and a respiratory therapist in the transfer of a 2-week-old baby who is very sick. The baby is to be transferred in an isolette to a large metropolitan teaching hospital in a nearby city, where specialized care can be provided. The isolette is secured to the stretcher, and the stretcher is loaded into the ambulance. The physician, nurse, and respiratory therapist will provide all patient care. Prior to departing the hospital, it is essential that you:

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The most important step prior to departing the hospital is to ensure that the stretcher is securely fastened to the ambulance to prevent any movement during transport. This is crucial for the safety of the patient. While informing the family of the baby's condition and disinfecting the isolette are important steps, they are not as urgent as securing the stretcher. Mixing and preparing medications is outside the scope of the assistant's role and should be left to the medical professionals on the team.

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