12
April
2017
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21:41 PM
Europe/Amsterdam
4 Signs That It’s Time to Take Your Child to the ER
A visit to the emergency room is scary for anyone, but it’s especially stressful when you’re a parent bringing in a sick child. For many moms and dads, it can be hard to know the right time to make that call. We’ve outlined some of the most common signs that mean it’s time to take a trip to the emergency room.
High Fever
Fevers can be especially dangerous for children. While the number itself is important, there are also some symptoms that parents should be on the lookout for. A trip to the ER should be considered if your child is experiencing:
- A temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher and she is under 3 months old
- A fever of 104 degrees or higher for children older than 3 months
- Unresponsiveness
- Trouble breathing
- Vomiting
- Unresolved crying
- Seizures
- Is struggling to breathe
- Is breathing rapidly
- Stops breathing completely
- Is choking
- Must flare his nostrils to get oxygen
- Is turning blue
- Six hours without urination
- Cannot keep down a teaspoon of fluids
- Crying without actual tears
- Lack of energy
- Blood in the vomit or diarrhea