Expertise When Your Child Needs It Most
Nemours Children's Pediatric Emergency Departments (PED) are here for children when it matters most. Our facilities and equipment are designed for children, and our staff are highly trained. We know what to do and how to make kids feel more at ease in any situation.
Our children’s hospitals are freestanding, which means we only treat kids. Our PED doctors are board-certified in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. And our emergency nurses, paramedics and social workers are specially trained to work with children.
As a team, we care deeply for children’s health and safety. That’s why we’re researching ways to prevent illness and injuries. We’re also out in the community and across the country sharing our knowledge and highlighting best practices.
At Nemours, you get the highest level of emergency care and support for the whole family.
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Conditions We Treat
Our Emergency Departments are fully equipped to handle life-threatening, very serious illnesses and injuries any time, day or night. We see a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.
But definitely go to the ED if your child has:
- trouble breathing or shortness of breath
- unusual sleepiness or confusion
- a stiff neck and a fever
- a continuous fast heartbeat
- swallowed any poison, drug, or unknown substance
- a head injury and is vomiting
- an injury to the eye
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Emergency Services Just for Kids
Our pediatric-trained team handles even the most complex emergencies. And because we’re a children’s hospital, you’ll have access to all the specialists your child may need.
Delaware Valley/Philadelphia Highlights
- Our hospital is home to the only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Delaware. We’re prepared to care for the sickest and most severely injured children.
- You can find us at other hospitals in the region. Our experts are in the Emergency Department at Main Line Health's Bryn Mawr Hospital and Inspira Health Mullica Hill.
- We’re fast and efficient. We know you don’t want to be here any longer than necessary. We have a section in the ED that provides faster treatment to children with minor illness or injuries.
- We have kid-friendly, private, state-of-the-art facilities. Our waiting rooms feature activities and games to calm fears. Our private exam rooms have doors, not curtains, and our equipment is high-tech and kid-friendly.
- 50,000+ Kids we cared for last year
- 18 Age up to which we can care for in the PED
- 88 Research publications and book chapters published in 2019-2020
Florida Highlights
- We’re recognized for our care. The Florida Hospital Association recognizes our hospital for patient care and safety. We’re also one of two hospitals in Florida awarded The Lantern Award™ by the Emergency Nurses Association, twice.
- We’re fast and efficient. We know you don’t want to be here any longer than necessary. We have a section in the ED that provides faster treatment to children with minor illness or injuries.
- We have kid-friendly, private, state-of-the-art facilities. Our waiting rooms feature activities and games to calm fears. Our private exam rooms have doors, not curtains, and our equipment is high-tech and kid-friendly.
- We have access to every pediatric specialist. In our hospitals we have highly trained specialists in every field. They are available for consultation 24/7.
- 50,000+ Kids we cared for last year
- 18 Age up to which we can care for in the PED
- 88 Research publications and book chapters published in 2019-2020
Our Highlights
- We’re fast and efficient. We know you don’t want to be here any longer than necessary. We have a section in the ED that provides faster treatment to children with minor illness or injuries.
- We have kid-friendly, private, state-of-the-art facilities. Our waiting rooms feature activities and games to calm fears. Our private exam rooms have doors, not curtains, and our equipment is high-tech and kid-friendly.
- We have access to every pediatric specialist. In our hospitals we have highly trained specialists in every field. They are available for consultation 24/7.
- We offer supportive services. Our Child Life specialists use medical play to help kids relax while you’re here. We want your child to be anxiety-free. Our emergency staff are trained, and our facilities are low-sensory and calming for kids on the spectrum.
- 50,000+ Kids we cared for last year
- 18 Age up to which we can care for in the PED
- 88 Research publications and book chapters published in 2019-2020
We’re Also at Community Hospitals
Nemours emergency experts consult in Emergency Departments in the communities we serve. You get expert care, closer to your home.
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