Dell Children's Medical Center - Emergency Center

Depends on the availability for rooms for however long the patient needs to be in there and as well how busy they are. But it could be some hours and hours to wait but once you back there it goes pretty smoothly

Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, may appear like a bad cold to adults. For infants or young children, RSV can cause bronchiolitis -- a virus which causes swelling and an increase in mucus in the airway. This can cause difficulty breathing through their nose and eventually dehydration due to difficulty latching to the breast or bottle for infants. Other symptoms of RSV may include a fever or a very wet sounding cough, which can turn into coughing fits. Those coughing fits can cause a child to gag and potentially vomit.

If you think your child has RSV or bronchiolitis, it is important to keep your child hydrated and monitor for fever or shortness of breath. Contact your child’s doctor, who can test for RSV and provide recommendations to keep your child safe at home. If your child’s health situation is serious or life-threatening, go to the nearest ER or call 911.

By staying home when you or a loved one is ill and washing your hands regularly, you can help keep yourself and your children healthy.

Doesn't matter the wait time. If it is an emergency then go.

We are following local and state government and health department guidelines for COVID-19 vaccine distribution. For the first doses of vaccine available, front-line healthcare workers have been prioritized. As vaccine appointments are made available in your community, additional information will be shared. Answers to frequently asked questions can be found on our website at ascension.org.

If you have questions about your care, are looking for your closest Ascension Seton location or want to let the team know you’re on your way when seeking emergency care, the one-call line is the right option for you. Our Patient Access Representatives will listen to understand your questions and concerns, help connect you to the right options for your care and assist in scheduling your care if needed. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 9-1-1.

Care shouldn’t be delayed for a child who is experiencing severe mental distress. If your child is experiencing a mental health crisis, take them directly to the emergency room or call 911. ERs at Ascension hospitals, including at our children’s hospitals, are open 24/7, offering compassionate care for urgent mental health crisis intervention. Don’t delay getting the care your child needs.

Parents or caregivers may be asked to discuss their child’s immunization history and any conditions or chronic illnesses your child may have. If your child has a pediatrician, it is helpful to have that information on hand, if care teams have any specific questions about your child’s medical history. And rest assured - if you are unable to provide this information our care teams will still deliver the comprehensive, family-centered emergency care your child needs. Don’t delay getting the care your child needs.

Taking your child to the emergency room is stressful, so we’ve gone to great lengths to make our facilities as child-friendly as possible. ERs at our children’s hospitals offer comprehensive and family-centered care for families 24/7 and are ready for any emergency, simple to complex. Because children's medical needs are vastly different from those of adults, we have advanced equipment especially designed for diagnosing and treating medical emergencies in kids, from infants to adolescents up to 18 years of age. ERs at our children’s hospitals are able to offer lab tests and X-rays - keeping the care your child needs in one place.

Pediatric ERs offer specialized ER care for children age 18 and younger. Regular ERs typically deliver care for patients of all ages. Because children's medical needs are vastly different from those of adults, ERs at our children’s hospitals have advanced equipment especially designed for diagnosing and treating medical emergencies in kids, from infants to adolescents up to 18 years of age.

Care teams at ERs located at Ascension children’s hospitals work to quickly understand and treat your child’s health needs. We check in with you frequently and deliver the family-centered care that is right for your child and you.

We have fully staffed emergency rooms to take care of your child’s needs and to help reduce the time from door to doctor.

Because we’re more than emergency care, we connect you to the follow-up care that’s right for your child. We have a large network of specialists and a broad range of care options, so you can find a doctor that meets their needs.

ERs are able to offer lab tests and X-rays - keeping the care your family needs in one place.

When your child needs care more immediately and their regular doctor isn’t available, you may be trying to decide between urgent care or an emergency room. For life-threatening emergencies and serious illness or injury, such as trouble breathing, high fever, severe vomiting or diarrhea, or seizure, go to an emergency room. When your child needs care for minor illness or injury, such as allergies, minor cuts that may need stitches or a severe sore throat, seek urgent care. If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 9-1-1.

If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or dial 9-1-1. Signs or symptoms of an acute emergency in children may include: severe vomiting or diarrhea, blue face and lips or pale coloring, high fever, chest pain, seizure, trouble breathing, major injury or broken bone, severe allergic reaction, and animal bites.

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