Emergency Care for Children at Mary Washington Healthcare
Our team of compassionate and knowledgeable medical professionals is proud
to provide specialized care for the youngest patients in our community.
Pediatric patients are cared for by board-certified emergency medicine
physicians and specially trained nurses who understand the unique needs
of children.
When to seek care?
Most small injuries may be addressed at home without an emergency room
visit. Sometimes, however, a trip to the hospital emergency room is necessary
in order to obtain urgent treatment.
Generally speaking, it is a good idea to seek emergency care for your child
any time you believe your child needs critical care, or displays any of
the following symptoms:
Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood / bloody sputum
Blue / purple skin, lip, or nail bed coloration
Puncture wounds
Chest / stomach pressure or pain
Sudden weakness, dizziness, vision changes
Mental stage changes, such as unconsciousness, confusion, or trouble waking
Seizures
Bites, including snake, dog, animal, or human
Serious pain / motion loss or sensation loss at any place on the body
Serious bleeding / bleeding that continues when pressure is applied
Severe burns / facial burns
Broken bones / fractures
Injuries to the head, spinal cord, or eyes
Possible allergic reactions such as wheezing, hives, facial swelling, lip
swelling, eye region swelling, tongue swelling, fainting, trouble breathing,
or trouble swallowing
Please note that this is not a complete list. Other symptoms and problems may also necessitate emergency care. Call your
child's physician with any questions or concerns.
