Pediatric emergency care
Specialized staff provides pediatric emergency care in a kid-friendly emergency room (ER). These highly trained pediatric doctors and nurses use child-sized medical equipment to evaluate and treat your child for medical emergencies.
Emergency care for children in Charleston, South Carolina
When your child's small accident turns into a serious injury, we work quickly to provide high-quality treatments.
You can count on the emergency physicians and nurses at Trident Health's pediatric emergency room (ER) to provide personalized care and services. Our ER is designed to make you and your family feel supported and comfortable.
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About our pediatric ER
We offer 24/7 pediatric care for newborns to children up to 17 years old. And, our pediatric ER's minimal to no wait times means residents of Dorchester and Berkeley County, North Charleston and surrounding communities have access to fast emergency medical treatment just minutes from home.
If you would like to speak with a member of our pediatric Consult-A-Nurse® team, call (843) 619-4004.
Full-service pediatric emergency care
We know visiting an ER can be a scary experience for a child. That's why we offer high-level emergency care services in an environment they can feel safe in.
Our state-of-the-art pediatric ER includes board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatric nurses. Our ER has private rooms and includes child-friendly artwork, colors and special lighting to make the hospital visit more welcoming for kids.
Other features of our 10-bed pediatric ER include:
- Hospital staff trained to provide optimal comfort for children and families
- Separate pediatric ER waiting room
- State-of-the-art pediatric/child-sized medical equipment
- Special sensory room in the pediatric ER for children on the spectrum
- In-house respiratory therapy and medical imaging staff trained in pediatric care
- Pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapy
Intensive care for kids and their families
If additional care beyond the ER is required, Summerville Medical Center is well-prepared to take care of your child's long-term health needs with our comprehensive pediatric services. Our six-bed inpatient and intensive care unit is designed so parents can comfortably stay with their child.
Our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) also includes a communal play area, where children can spend time with family members or child life specialists. Also, the unit features a procedure room for potentially distressing situations such as shots and IV placement. That way, the child’s room remains a “safe haven” for healing.
A glimpse into the pediatric ER at Summerville Medical
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