Pediatric ER

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Choose highly specialized, quality ER care for your child.

When your child needs emergency care, Ochsner Hospital For Children and our team of pediatricians has you covered. From medical illness and broken bones to serious trauma, Ochsner’s Pediatric ER provides quality care for young patients 24/7.

Our team of 110+ pediatric-focused physicians and pediatricians in 28 different specialties work together to provide the best care for your children from infants to adolescents, and all ages in-between.

Pediatric Emergency Room Features:

• Full-service Emergency Department
• Kid-friendly exam rooms
• In-house pediatric specialists and pediatricians
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
• Emergency care for everything from medical illness and broken bones to serious trauma

Emergency Room or Doctor Visit?

Accidents can and often do happen. Sometimes it's hard to know if you should seek emergency care for your child or what to do before arriving in the emergency department. Let Ochsner's pediatricians help you make your way through life's little obstacles, hopefully with minimal injury. View Ochsner’s Guide to Emergency Care.