The hospital’s new Paediatric Urgent Care Centre strives to provide speedy emergency care to children without compromising on quality.
The last thing any parent of a seriously ill child wants is to deal with long waiting times at an urgent care centre. The waiting game is a stressful one for both child and parent. You don’t know if the symptoms will worsen, and at the same time, you’re probably at your wits’ end on how to make your child feel better.
Parkway East Hospital understands this, and has opened a new dedicated Paediatric Urgent Care Centre in its hospital. Catering to children exclusively, this urgent care centre offers a shorter average wait time of 30 minutes.
Time is of the essence
In the event of urgent medical conditions, it’s paramount that a patient has quick access to appropriate medical care. This is because conditions may worsen within hours – or even minutes – and being attended to by a professional can really make a world of difference. Immediate medical care can ease a patient’s discomfort, and in some cases, even save a life.
This is especially important for younger children, as they may not know how to verbalise their symptoms. On top of that, seeing their own child in distress but unable to soothe or help adds another layer of burden for parents during this critical moment.
Parkway East Paediatric Urgent Care Centre’s team strives to attend to families who come through their doors as soon as possible within an average of 30 minutes. In addition to that, the centre is able to assist your child to get an appointment with a specialist for any follow-ups, or schedule surgery if required, all in one location.
Rest assured that your child will be in safe hands
Speed isn’t the only plus point that Parkway East Paediatric Urgent Care Centre offers. Parkway East Hospital is known for its high standard of medical care, and its new Paediatric Urgent Care Centre is no exception. This new urgent care unit is headed by Dr. Lee Khai Pin, who was previously the Head of Children’s Emergency KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. With more than 12 years of specialised experience in paediatric emergency care, you know that your child is in good hands with Dr. Lee.
Dr. Lee leads a team of expert paediatricians at the Paediatric Urgent Care Centre, who’ll be supported by nurses who are experienced in paediatrics as well.
When you should visit the Paediatric Urgent Care Centre
Parkway East Paediatric Urgent Care Centre has the capacity to manage a range of urgent medical conditions. The hospital advises parents to bring their children to the centre should they experience:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma attacks or breathlessness
- Chest pains
- Dehydration
- Eye irritation
- Hand, foot, mouth disease
- High fever (37.4°C or above for infants aged three months and below)
- Injuries to the face and limbs
- Persistent diarrhoea and vomiting, which may be suggestive of gastroenteritis
- Poisoning
- Scalds and burn injuries
- Seizures and fits
- Suspected dengue fever
- Uncontrolled pain or bleeding
As the centre is housed within a hospital, families can expect all forms of medical support in times of emergency. Services provided at the Paediatric Urgent Care Centre include identification, stabilisation, and treatment of urgent conditions in children, as well as radiology and laboratory services. For example, children who are affected by gastroenteritis can get drips at the urgent care centre to replenish lost fluids and manage dehydration.
It’s conveniently located at the ground floor of Parkway East Hospital
Parents can easily access the Paediatrics Urgent Care Centre, situated right next to the urgent care centre for adults at the ground floor. You can check out its website for more information as well.
Pro-tip: Save Parkway East Paediatric Urgent Care Centre’s hotline (+65 6340 8602) into your contact list, just in case!
This post is in partnership with IHH Healthcare Singapore.