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Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Mass General Brigham for Children is child- and family-friendly and meets the highest standards of care.

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About the program

The Pediatric Emergency Department cares for over 20,000 patients a year. Doctors and nurses specially trained in emergency medicine are available 24 hours a day to handle emergencies including serious illnesses and injuries. Infants, children, and adolescents are treated in a child-friendly setting, with a separate waiting room and exam rooms. If your child needs specialized care, the Emergency Department has access to the 300 physicians, 50 medical specialties, and 15 surgical services of Mass General Brigham for Children.

Part of Mass General Brigham for Children

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Our approach

The pediatric ED has many child- and family-friendly features to help make your child’s visit smooth and minimize stress for you and your child.

Private waiting and treatment rooms

Ten child-friendly, private rooms, including two rooms specifically for infectious disease
Exam rooms that accommodate your child and family members if both need emergency care at the same time
Child Life Specialists who help your child and family throughout the hospital experience through playtime, age-appropriate education about your child’s care and preparing your child for procedures or exams
A separate waiting area with pediatric-appropriate programming
Televisions and DVD controls in every room
Relaxing interactive LED lights above every bed

Full range of services

On-site radiology with low doses of radiation, adjusted appropriately for your child’s age
On-site fluoroscopy with low doses of radiation, adjusted appropriately for your child’s age
24-hour psychiatric coverage
The option for sedation to facilitate painful procedures is always available when clinically appropriate
Access to all of the world-class resources at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Mass General Brigham for Children, including pediatric surgery and intensive care units

Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

Our Mass General Brigham for Children pediatric trauma centers are verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I (highest level) pediatric trauma center, capable of providing state-of-the-art emergency care to the most critically injured children.

With the availability of the rooftop helipad, the Pediatric Emergency Department gives acutely ill children access to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) or Pediatric Trauma Surgical Service at Mass General Brigham for Children as well as to Shriners Hospital for Children and the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Mass General Hyperbaric Service.

Close collaboration with referring physicians

Many of the children seen in the Pediatric Emergency Department are referred by their primary care providers. The pediatric attending is available to take referrals and to discuss patient cases, even those that may ultimately not require a Pediatric Emergency Department visit. Referring physicians are crucial members of the team caring for children in the Pediatric Emergency Department. They will get a call back to discuss findings and proposed disposition.

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