Since 2020, aggregated from related topics
Pediatric emergency care is a specialized area of medicine that focuses on providing emergency medical treatment to children and adolescents. This includes rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment of critically ill or injured pediatric patients in emergency departments or urgent care centers. Providers in this field have specific training and expertise in managing a wide range of medical conditions and injuries that are unique to the pediatric population. Pediatric emergency care is crucial in ensuring that children and adolescents receive the appropriate care they need in emergency situations to improve outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality.