UW Health ranks among the Top 12 medical systems in the country for National Institutes of Health funding for emergency medicine research.
Our research areas include antibiotic resistance, emergency radiology and prehospital medicine.
Conditions we treat
Allergic reactions and infections
Breathing difficulties
Burns
Chest pain or racing heart beat
Cuts
Dehydration
Head injuries and concussions
Medical device failures
Psychiatric emergencies such as anxiety, depression or suicidal ideation
Persistent high fever
Poisonings or overdoses
Sprains/fractures
Severe complications of chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes
Surgical complications
Treatments could include
Bone repair (casting, splinting/setting)
Bracing for a sprain or strain
Fluids to help with dehydration
Imaging (X-rays or scans) to help determine problems
Medicines for infection, pain or fever
Observation to determine the condition
Oxygen or support for difficulty breathing
Splinting for a sprain or to stabilize a fracture before surgery
Surgery
Your child’s care team will decide if your child should return home after treatment or stay in the hospital for further care.
Child Life specialists
Child Life specialists also help young patients and their families cope with the fear and anxiety associated with an injury or emergency situation.
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UW Health Kids
Our pediatric experts have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. We focus on each child’s unique needs and offer social and emotional support to help you and your child face even the most complex condition. Our long history includes the creation of medical advances that save lives around the world. Together, we get your child back to health and enjoying being a kid.