“When should I take my child to the ER for covid-19?”
My 7 year old child is saying she has chest and abdominal pain. When should I take my child to the ER for covid-19?
3 Answers
Is your child febrile? Is your child having difficulty breathing? Remember, taking your child to the ER runs the risk of exposing him or her to COVID-19. Call your primary care provider and follow their recommendations.
You should take her if she develops difficulty breathing, is unable to maintain adequate fluid intake to remain hydrated, is unable to stop vomiting, or if she appears to be significantly ill/does not improve with care at home. If she has underlying medical issues such as asthma or Type I Diabetes which you are unable to adequately control at home.
Has she had similar symptoms before? Does she have a temperature? Does she have a cough ?
If she doesn't have the symptoms above, you need to watch and in case symptoms get worse. Then take her to ER.
If she doesn't have the symptoms above, you need to watch and in case symptoms get worse. Then take her to ER.
