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trouble swallowing. stridor or high-pitched noise when taking breaths. Dehydration is another danger that may go along with croup. Head to your local emergency department if your child hasn’t ...
Other ways to care for your injured little one during the watch and wait period: apply ice as tolerated by your baby. clean and bandage any minor cuts or abrasions to the skin. check for changes ...
Emergency room visits by their nature aren’t planned and things can move very quickly after an accident or sudden change of health. There are key things to bring to the E.R. and it’s a good ...
5 min read. Hospital emergency rooms (or departments) deal with sudden illnesses and injuries. They maintain preparedness for every kind of health emergency, including vehicular accidents, heart ...
4/16. Call 911 if you suddenly have blurry vision, double vision, or loss of vision. That can be a sign of stroke or other serious illness. You also should call 911 if you have trouble seeing and ...
For older children, contact a doctor if their temperature repeatedly rises above 100.4°F (38°C). Your child’s doctor may order tests to learn whether they have RSV or another infection. If ...
The holidays are a busy time for pediatric emergency rooms. Doctors share the top reasons children end up in the hospital during the holiday season and tips to stay safe.
The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act ( EMTALA) [1] is an act of the United States Congress, passed in 1986 as part of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). It requires hospital emergency departments that accept payments from Medicare to provide an appropriate medical screening examination (MSE) for anyone ...