Consent Form For Minors Brochure
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| Ann M. Cutolo of the Cutchogue Homemakers presents Mary Ellen Stevens, RN with handmade teddy bears to console pediatric patients in need of emergency care. |
The Emergency Department at Eastern Long Island Hospital has a dedicated pediatric/obstetric room for all pediatric emergencies. Fully equipped with:
- Pediatric Crash Cart
- Infant and child sized monitoring equipment
- Pediatric Ear thermometers
- Pediatric Wheelchairs
- Blanket Warmer
- Electronic Link to Poison Control
Infants and children with the following conditions are frequently treated at ELIH:
- Respiratory Distress
- Fevers
- Rashes/Allergic Reactions
- Toxic Ingestions/Overdoses
- Broken bones, sprains, strains
- Traumatic injuries, burns, lacerations
- Gastrointestinal Distress
- Emergency Surgery for Orthopaedics
- General Surgery (i.e. Appendicitis)
- Plastic Surgery
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KINDNESS IS ALWAYS IN SEASON Emergency Department Coordinator, Jennie Forrestal, RN demonstrates the nuances of the pediatric code cart that The Inn at the Blue helped to underwrite.
Equipped with lifesaving instruments, the code cart is essential for pediatric emergencies to quickly determine weight-based medication doses and select infant and child-sized resuscitation equipment. |
Lawrence R. Schiff MD, FACEP
Chairman, Emergency Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Pediatric Advanced Life Support