Pediatric emergency room (ER) in Austin, Texas
We are dedicated to providing your child with high-quality emergency medical services.
The emergency department specialists at St. David's HealthCare's Children's Hospital are available 24/7 to deliver expert care. Our commitment to compassionate, quality care can help your child feel comfortable as they recover.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Free health-related advice is just a phone call away. Our licensed nurses will help you understand your symptoms, answer health-related questions, and navigate where to seek care.
Pediatric emergency conditions we treat
If your child has a condition that may cause serious discomfort or complications, we recommend visiting the closest ER as soon as possible. Symptoms or conditions that are typically treated in an emergency room include:
- Abdominal pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Head trauma
- Open wounds
- Poison ingestion
- Severe allergic reaction
- Trouble breathing
Pediatric services and specialties we offer
Every service at our hospital prioritizes your child’s comfort and healing.
Advanced pediatric emergency care
Our network of hospitals and emergency departments provides comprehensive care for your child, no matter what their needs may be.
Your child will benefit from our multidisciplinary pediatric care program featuring specialists in:
- Craniofacial and plastic surgery
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- General surgery
- Infectious disease
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology (ear nose and throat)
- Pulmonology
- Urology
Emergency support services
In addition to advanced medical services, we also offer support services to help your child through their experience in the emergency department. These include:
- Child life services
- Pediatric nutrition services
- Pediatric social services
- Pet therapy
Other pediatric care
To help create a child-friendly environment, we also offer access to:
- Pediatric inpatient units
- Pediatric intensive care units (PICUs)
- Pediatric operating rooms
- Pediatric radiology and interventional services
- Specialized pediatric anesthesiology technology