Pediatric Emergency Care

From minor illnesses and injuries to emergencies, bringing your child to the Emergency Department can be a frightening moment for you and your child. We get it. Many of our ER team members are parents themselves. You and your child can count on the expert staff at Brookings Health System’s Emergency Department to give your child the quality health care they deserve.

Expertise & Resources

All Emergency Department nurses are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. They must renew their certification every two years, staying up to date on the latest advancements in emergency pediatric care. In addition, our nurses are also TNCC (Trauma Nurse Core Course) certified which also includes training in pediatric trauma.

We have specialists on call, including general surgeons, an ophthalmologist, and an orthopedic specialist. A pediatric provider is always on call if your child needs a medical consult or to be admitted to the hospital for care.

The Emergency Department also uses the Broselow-Hinkle Resuscitation System to assist in emergency resuscitation by helping experts quickly identify a child’s weight zone and provide pre-calculated medication dosages during emergencies.

Our experienced and competent staff is qualified to treat your child in the time of need. We will keep you and your child informed, while keeping you both as comfortable as possible.

Watch & Learn

For Marni, a late-night emergency became a lot less scary thanks to the team at Brookings Health System. Her 12-year-old daughter needed emergency appendix surgery, and Marni says the compassionate care and clear updates she received made her feel at ease.

Listen to the experiences of other parents who have brought their child to Brookings Health's emergency room for care.