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1. www.nytimes.com › child-deaths-emergency-room1 in 4 Child Deaths After E.R. Visits Are Preventable, Study ...

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   7 hours ago · If every emergency room in the United States were fully prepared to treat children, thousands of lives would be saved and the cost would be $11.84 or less per child, researchers found. Share full ...

2. healthy.kaiserpermanente.org › health-wellnessYour Child's Health: Using the Emergency Room Wisely

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   It can help to think about how bad the injury or symptom is. Often the more symptoms your child has, the more serious the problem is. If your child is younger than 3 months old and has injuries or symptoms you're concerned about, take them to the ER right away.

3. childmind.org › article › taking-a-child-to-theTaking a Child to the Emergency Room - Child Mind Institute

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   Sep 3, 2024 · Taking a child to the Emergency Room in a psychiatric emergency is scary and upsetting. But taking your child to the ER doesn’t mean you’re a failure — it means you’re doing everything you can to keep your child safe. Doctors at the ER won’t diagnose what’s distressing your child or offer treatment.

4. www.childrens.com › health-wellness › when-should-iWhen should I take my child to the ER for mental health?

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   No family wants to be debating whether they should take their child to the emergency room (ER) for a mental health crisis. But many children and teens experience challenges with mental health, and families may not know what to do or where to get the right care.

5. kidshealth.org › en › parentsGoing to the Emergency Room (for Parents) - KidsHealth

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   When your child is sick or injured, it's natural to want to head straight for the emergency room (ER). You know that you can get care, no matter the time, day, or severity of your child's injury. In some cases, it is a true medical emergency and the ER (also called the emergency department, or ED) is the right place to get care.

6. onepediatrics.com › 2018/12/26 › when-should-takeWhen To Take Your Child to The ER - One Pediatrics

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   Dec 26, 2018 · A 2018 report compiled by the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) states that there were 30 million emergency room visits for children under 18 in 2015, and almost 97% of these were “treat and release,” meaning patients did not require care beyond the ER.

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   Should I take my child to the ER in a psychiatric emergency?

   • Quick Read Taking a child to the Emergency Room in a psychiatric emergency is scary and upsetting. But taking your child to the ER doesn’t mean you’re a failure — it means you’re doing everything you can to keep your child safe. Doctors at the ER won’t diagnose what’s distressing your child or offer treatment.

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   What happens if a child goes to the ER?

   • In many cases, the doctor who treats your child in the ER will contact your primary care doctor afterward. If your child is admitted to the hospital, the emergency room doctor will let your doctor know. Some ERs provide written or electronic documentation of the visit and others dictate and then send the report to the primary care doctor.

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   Should kids go to the ER if they've taken too much medication?

   • "The ER is the place to go when kids need medical attention first and foremost," Dr. Becker says. "If they've taken too much medication, definitely bring them here. But if what you're really looking for is access to mental health services, there are likely other avenues that are going to be more efficient than the emergency room."

   When should I take my child to the ER for mental health?

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   Should I take my child to the ER?

   • When possible, opt for adolescent. The severity of illnesses on an adult ward is likely to be more extreme. If you have a long wait until a bed is found, do not feel that you have to stay in the ER with your child the whole time. Pop out for dinner and trade off with other family members. Allow your child some space.

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   What happens if my child is discharged from the ER?

   • If your child is discharged, make sure you understand the home care instructions and ask questions if you don't. In many cases, the doctor who treats your child in the ER will contact your primary care doctor afterward. If your child is admitted to the hospital, the emergency room doctor will let your doctor know.

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   Are You a failure if you take your child to the ER?

   • Dear Parent, You are not a failure becauseyou have taken your child to the ER. You may feel terrified and ashamed, but you are not a failure. You are, in fact, a hero. You have done the brave thing, the hard thing, the only thing you knew to do to keep your child safe. That is honorable.

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8. www.nhs.uk › health › looking-after-a-sick-childLooking after a sick child - NHS

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   Baby. Health. Looking after a sick child. If your child is ill, the most important thing to do is to listen to them. If they say they don't need to be in bed, they probably don't. They might feel better on the sofa with a blanket or duvet. Whether they're in bed or on the sofa, the following will help them feel more comfortable.