Pediatric emergency and trauma care
Peyton Manning Children's Hospital - Evansville Pediatric Emergency Room and Level II Trauma Center delivers 24/7 pediatric emergency and trauma care for serious and left-threatening illnesses and injuries. Our ER and trauma center was specially designed and staffed to meet the needs of children and families. We listen to quickly understand your child’s health needs. Then, we provide care that’s right for your child and your family.
Our board-certified pediatric emergency care doctors, nurses and care teams are specially trained in pediatric emergency protocols and deliver advanced lifesaving care. We know emergencies can be overwhelming for children, so our pediatric ER was designed with children and families in mind. Colorful waiting areas and exam rooms help put your child at ease, and we use specially designed equipment made just for children.
Caring for children with sudden, serious illness and injury
When an illness becomes more severe or your child has a major injury, it may be time to take your child to the ER. Don't delay getting the emergency care your child needs. Symptoms and signs that your child needs emergency care include:
- Bites and stings
- Blue face and lips or pale coloring
- Burns
- Chest pain
- Fever
- Major injury or broken bone
- Seizure
- Severe allergic reaction
- Severe vomiting or diarrhea
- Trouble breathing
- Other serious illness or injury
24/7 pediatric trauma care
When your child has experienced a life-threatening or traumatic injury, they need immediate, advanced emergency care. The ER at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital in Evansville is a pediatric Level II Trauma Center. Here, you get highly trained trauma surgeons and care teams with the expertise to treat serious injuries. Our care teams work together to provide multidisciplinary, comprehensive emergency medical care.
Our care team provides advanced care for patients with all severe and life-threatening injuries, including severe burns, injuries to the brain and spine, broken bones, injuries to internal organs, severe blood loss and shock. They are part of our experienced emergency and critical care teams delivering trauma care using high-tech equipment and techniques.
Connected to pediatric specialty care
Your child’s care doesn’t end when your family leaves the ER. At Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, your child and family are connected to advanced pediatric specialty care – including surgical care, brain and spine care, heart care, cancer care, orthopedic and more. Before your family leaves the ER, we connect you with the right specialist for follow-up care, imaging, pharmacy, rehabilitation and more.
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.