When Should You Take Your Child to the Emergency Room?

When your child is sick, it's never easy. What's harder is determining if that issue warrants an ER visit or a visit to your Pediatrician.On this episode, Dr. Ruchika Jones (@pedsdcoc_md on Instagram) and I discuss common reasons we see parents in the ER.Topics include:1. Difficulty breathing2. Allergic reactions3. Broken Bones4. Deep wound/lacerations5. Burns6. Vomiting/diarrhea7. Head injuries8. Skin and soft tissue infections (abscesses)9. FeverThe most important thing is remembering that nobody will EVER fault your for bringing your child in to be evaluated. As always, this content is for medical education and does not encompass every reason a child can be seen in the ER.