{"id":8195,"date":"2019-12-30T08:00:36","date_gmt":"2019-12-30T14:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=8195"},"modified":"2021-06-08T15:04:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T20:04:51","slug":"parents-what-to-bring-to-the-emergency-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/parents-what-to-bring-to-the-emergency-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents: What to bring to the emergency room"},"content":{"rendered":"
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See inside the children\u2019s emergency room<\/p>\n

A child-friendly atmosphere<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Caring for children can be hectic. Those times when your child is sick or injured and needs medical care can be even more stressful \u2013 but being prepared can make this scary time less dramatic.<\/p>\n

The providers at OSF HealthCare Children\u2019s Hospital of Illinois<\/a> know that taking care of children means addressing more than just their physical and medical needs. They need to feel safe.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why they created a children\u2019s emergency room<\/a>, separate from the area for adults, available 24 hours a day. It\u2019s the only emergency department in Central Illinois specially designed for kids and families.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving an emergency department area just for children gives us the ability to focus on their unique needs in a safe, child-friendly environment,\u201d said Dr. Teresa Riech<\/a>, medical director of the pediatric emergency department.<\/p>\n

Be prepared<\/h2>\n

While during a life-threatening situation, you should immediately call 9-1-1 and go directly to the nearest emergency room, some medical emergencies allow for a little bit of time to prepare for your trip to the hospital.<\/p>\n

Consider bringing these things with you to the OSF Children\u2019s Hospital emergency room:<\/p>\n