You think your child broke their arm or that they might have appendicitis so what do you do? First of all, give our office a call. Sometimes we can help avoid an ER visit. Then if you need an ER we recommend a children's hospital such as Phoenix Children's Hospital or Cardon Children's Medical Center.
So, why a children's hospital. I know that there is probably another hospital closer to your house or one that advertises shorter wait times but we strongly urge you to go to a children's hospital. At a children's hospital you will get a doctor and staff that specializes in pediatrics. Children are not just small adults and they have different problems and different needs. I commonly see my patients receive unnecessary tests or medications from "adult" ERs.
Another reason to go to a children's hospital is for the specialists. For example, if your child might have appendicitis the results of tests such as ultasound or CT can be dependent on the tech or radiologist's experience with children. Then if your child needs surgery they will have to be transferred to a children's hospital for the surgery and admission.
Lastly, I would go to a children's hospital for the Child Life specialists. These therapists help make your child's stay less stressful and painful.
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