Pediatrics

No parent or caregiver wants to think about taking their child to the ER. However, it’s important to be prepared in case an emergency occurs. In addition to our dedicated pediatric ER at Summerville Medical Center, all of our emergency rooms are kid-friendly and are prepared to treat children quickly and effectively. Our board-certified doctors have extensive experience treating a range of children’s emergencies including broken bones, stomach aches and high fevers.

The dedicated pediatric ER at Summerville Medical Center is just for kids and offers children and their families a variety of benefits and services, including:

• Direct access to a pediatric inpatient unit and critical care in our PICU, if advanced care is needed
• Emergency services provided by board-certified, emergency-trained pediatric specialists, skilled nurses and pediatric support team
• Laboratory testing and radiology (imaging) exams dedicated to pediatric patients
• Play therapy and unique amenities to make children feel comfortable
• State-of-the-art equipment and technology that is uniquely customized for children

Meeting your child's emergency needs is important to us. If hospitalization is necessary, we admit children to our pediatric care unit or PICU located at Summerville Medical Center. Our six-bed PICU serves children and infants, including newborns, up to age to 17 years old. Pediatric nurses trained in emergency care watch your child round-the-clock. Our doctors are board-certified pediatric intensive care physicians.

Every room in our inpatient unit is private, equipped with a bathroom and large enough for parents to stay with their child comfortably. To provide some fun and distraction, our PICU displays kid-friendly artwork, bright colors and lighting plus televisions and gaming systems to make a hospital stay more comfortable. The PICU also includes a communal play area where children can spend time with family members.

Neonatal intensive care

For newborns needing critical care immediately after birth, our Level II Special Care Nursery has specially trained physicians and nurses prepared to care for our youngest patients.

Our pediatric gastroenterologists focus on digestive health disorders. From basic acid reflux to more complex conditions, our specialists provide diagnosis and treatment that fit your child's condition.

An accident on the playground or an injury while playing sports causes concerns for parents. Our specialists in orthopedic care treat a wide array of children's conditions like concussions, spine injuries and broken bones while taking into account their growth and development.

Our pediatric surgeons have extensive training in meeting your child's needs. They can handle appendectomies, tonsillectomies and other more complicated procedures. Post-surgery, our experts coordinate rehab services as needed.

Diagnostic tests and procedures don't have to be frightening for children. Trident Health System's radiology team are trained to complete imaging testing on your child in a compassionate environment. For most exams, parents can stay in the room with their child if desired. This can decrease anxiety and comfort parents, and may make children more calm and cooperative. We offer a full range of diagnostic imaging services for newborns to young adults including CT scans, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and more.

Other features of our pediatric care include 24/7 in-house respiratory therapy and medical imaging services plus services for pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapies.