Pediatric emergency care
Specialized staff provides pediatric emergency care in a kid-friendly emergency room (ER). These highly trained pediatric doctors and nurses use child-sized medical equipment to evaluate and treat your child for medical emergencies.
Pediatric emergency room (ER) in Summerville, South Carolina
You can count on our pediatricians to provide the fast, effective treatment your child needs.
Summerville Medical Center offers 24/7 pediatric care for newborns and children up to 17 years old. Our pediatric ER provides families of Summerville, South Carolina, and the surrounding communities with quick access to emergency medical treatment.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
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Pediatric emergency conditions we treat
When your child's accident turns into a serious injury or condition, our ER doctors can help. We provide treatment for a number of acute conditions, including:
- Breaks, fractures or dislocations
- Concussions
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- High fever
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe or chronic pain
Children's emergency department
We know visiting an ER can be overwhelming for your child. That's why we offer high-level emergency care services in an environment they can feel safe in.
Pediatric emergency care we offer
Our state-of-the-art ER is staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and nurses. We provide private rooms that include child-friendly artwork, colors and special lighting to make the hospital visit more welcoming for kids.
Other features of our 10-bed pediatric ER include:
- Hospital staff trained to provide optimal comfort for children and families
- In-house respiratory therapy and medical imaging staff trained in pediatric care
- Pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy services
- Separate pediatric ER waiting room
- Special sensory room in the pediatric ER for children on the spectrum
- Leading-edge, child-sized medical equipment
Intensive care for your family
If additional care beyond the ER is required, we offer comprehensive pediatric services to help take care of your child's long-term health needs. Our six-bed inpatient and intensive care unit is designed so you can comfortably stay with your child.
Our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) also includes a communal play area, where your child can spend time with family members or child life specialists. The unit also features a procedure room for potentially distressing situations, such as shots and IV placement. That way, the child's room remains a safe place for healing.