'Because no one wants to come to the ER, no one actually plans for what happens when they end up there.'
2. What treatment did my child receive?
Even if you aren't sure what any of it means, she advised being ready to write things down or record them into your phone to reference later."Some treatments start in the ER, but it doesn't always end there," she said."You may be given instructions of what to do at home." Knowing the antibiotics and dosages or wound-care protocol is especially helpful in the event of a follow-up visit.
Dr. Orajiaka recommends parents always connect with their child's primary care provider following an ER visit."Then you can go over information and ask for more information," she said."As long as you know the diagnosis and what you were treated for, your regular doctor should be able to help with the rest."As much as you hope for the best, it's important to"know when an earlier visit is required from worsening symptoms," she said.
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