What to Expect at the ED

Visiting the emergency department (ED) when your child is sick or injured can be overwhelming.

This infographic provides information about what to expect when visiting the emergency department (ED) when your child is sick or injured.

This infographic was created by ECHO Research with support from ARCHE. Funding was provided by the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute.

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The ECHO research program is focused on improving health outcomes for children with acute health conditions through the application of the best available evidence — a process known as knowledge translation (KT).

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Physical treatments can include physiotherapy, prescribed exercise plans, strengthening exercises, massage, and more. 

Psychological treatments can include counselling or talk therapy, supportive therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, mediation, and more. They can be provided on a one-on-one basis or in a group setting.