Your Child in the Hospital
Chapter 2: The Emergency Room
“The best way out is always through.”
DOCTORS AND NURSES IN EMERGENCY ROOMS treat serious trauma and illnesses every day. They work under stressful conditions and may not have time to explain what is going on or make your visit comfortable. Often, especially on Friday and Saturday nights, the emergency room is full. During very busy times, you’ll probably wait for a long time if your child’s condition isn’t life-threatening.
Table of Contents
All Guides- Introduction
- 1. Before You Go
- 2. The Emergency Room
- 3. Preparing Your Child
- 4. The Facilities
- 5. The Staff
- 6. Communicating with Doctors
- 7. Common Procedures
- 8. Surgery
- 9. Pain Management
- 10. Family and Friends. What to Say
- 11. Family and Friends. How to Help
- 12. Feelings and Behavior
- 13. Siblings
- 14. Long-Term Illness or Injury
- 15. School
- 16. Medical and Financial Records
- 17. Insurance
- 18. Sources of Financial Help
- 19. Looking Back
- My Hospital Journal
- Packing List
- Resources
- Contributors
- About the Author