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Covid-19 and the ED

Visiting the emergency department (ED) with a child can be overwhelming, not knowing what to expect, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.  These reliable research-based resources can help you prepare for your next visit to the emergency department (ED) with your child. 

What to expect when visiting the emergency department during the COVID-19 pandemic

This video provides information about changes in hospital procedures that can be expected during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the regular steps involved in an emergency department (ED) visit.

This video was created through a collaboration between ECHO Research and ARCHE with support from TREKK. Funding was provided by the Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researchers program through the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute.  

Photo of a physician caring for an infant at the emergency department (ED), mother is standing beside the child and holding them.

What to expect at the emergency department + COVID-19 specific information

This infographic provides information about what to expect when visiting the emergency department (ED) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This infographic was created through a collaboration between ECHO Research and ARCHE, with support from TREKK. Funding was provided by the Stollery Science Lab Distinguished Researchers program through the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute. 

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ECHO Research acknowledges and respects the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples who lived and continue to live in Amiskwacîwâskahikan (Beaver Hills House, also known as Edmonton). We respectfully acknowledge that we are located on Treaty 6 territory and Métis Region 4, and would like to thank the diverse Indigenous Peoples to whom this is a traditional gathering place, including the Cree, Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Iroquois, Dene, Ojibway, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose histories, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community. We recognize it is our responsibility to respect Indigenous Ways of Knowing and are committed to learning and finding authentic ways of collaborating with Indigenous Peoples in our work.

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The information contained in the video/multimedia content (the “Multimedia”) is provided on an “as is” basis and is offered for general information and educational purposes only; it is not offered as and does not constitute professional advice. There is no guarantee about the accuracy, applicability, fitness or completeness of the information found in the Multimedia. This information is provided without warranty of any kind, and the University of Alberta, its agents, employees, and students disclaim responsibility to any party for any loss or damage of any kind that may arise directly or indirectly as a result of the use of or reliance on the information contained in the Multimedia.

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