In a medical emergency, parents should take their child to the nearest emergency department, unless directed by the child's physician or emergency services personnel to another nearby hospital. An ambulance may take your child to the nearest emergency department or to a nearby specialty center, if appropriate. If necessary, after stabilization, your child may be transferred to a hospital with advanced pediatric capabilities. Going to the Emergency Department Bring any medications your child is taking and his medical history form. Also bring any suspected poisons or other medications your child might have taken.
Hospitals can be frightening places for children.
To help make your child less anxious, bring along a favorite book or toy. Be honest and comforting. Listen to your child. Give permission to ask questions, cry, and talk about feelings. Let your child know it's okay to be afraid and to say something hurts.