Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Archive — Page 2 of 2

Exterior of Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, showing the front entrance, glass atrium, surrounding trees, and colorful “Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt” sign.
December 11, 2019

Vanderbilt doctors discuss when to visit emergency departments for cold and flu symptoms

‘Tis the season for colds, flu and upper respiratory illnesses say health care providers at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

By Jessica Pasley
Blue jigsaw puzzle pieces forming an abstract human figure against a black background, with several pieces missing.
October 2, 2019

Children’s Hospital debuts enhanced helipad

The return of the Children’s Hospital helipad, painted with the hospital’s trademark paper dolls, will shorten the transport time for patients by several minutes — essentially eliminating the need to shuttle patients along a 400-yard connector to reach the freestanding, pediatric hospital.

By Jessica Pasley
A nurse examines a young child seated on an adult’s lap in a hospital exam room, while another adult sits nearby.
July 13, 2017

Children’s Hospital ED adds new rooms to speed treatment

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt has added seven new rooms to its Emergency Department (ED) to help increase the speed with which the team assesses and treats pediatric patients for minor emergencies.

By Christina Echegaray
A nurse in teal scrubs and a stethoscope smiles toward a colleague in a pediatric emergency department, while another staff member works at a computer in the background.
April 13, 2017

Advocating for patients drives Children’s Hospital’s Lowry

Small and seemingly inconsequential interactions with patients can sometimes stick in a caregiver’s memory.

By Paul Govern
Head-and-shoulders portrait of a man wearing glasses, a dark suit, white shirt, and patterned tie against a dark blue background.
February 7, 2013

Rounds: A message from the Vice Chancellor

On a recent Monday afternoon, the Pediatric Emergency Department at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt moved — within minutes — from the typical hustle and bustle of seeing and admitting patients to an entire children’s hospital on a state of full community alert.

By Vanderbilt Health News
Close-up of a gauge face showing markings numbered 20, 30, 40, and 100, with a red pointer near 40.
July 14, 2011

Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt urges parents to guard against extreme heat

With indexes as high as 110 degrees this week in Middle Tennessee, doctors at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt are asking parents to remain vigilant against hyperthermia and other heat-related illnesses.

By Vanderbilt Health News