Inpatient Services

The Inpatient Service manages admission of patients with acute medical problems for diagnostic evaluation and treatment. A team of hospitalists (specialists in inpatient hospital care) and residents coordinate medical care for hospitalized infants and children, working in conjunction with specialists as necessary. The Inpatient Service maintains communication with primary care doctors during hospitalization and at the time of discharge to ensure smooth transition of care.

Services Available:

Evaluation and treatment of various pediatric medical problems
Communication with primary physician
Coordination of care for hospitalized children with complex medical problems

Typical Diagnoses/Problems:

Dehydration
Fever
Nutritional deficiencies
Asthma
Wheezing
Pneumonia
Infections
Gastroenteritis
Sleep apnea
Lyme disease
Cellulitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Acute Life Threatening Event (ALTE)