From Fevers to Head Injuries: An ER Doctor Answers Parents’ Biggest Questions

When should you take your child to the ER — and when can you wait? In this episode, we sit down with an emergency medicine physician and dad of three to get answers to the questions every mom has Googled at midnight. We cover: ​When to go to the ER vs. stay home​RSV and bronchiolitis symptoms in babies and toddlers​Pediatric head injury warning signs (and the PECARN rule every parent should know), and what concussion vs. skull fracture imaging actually tells you​When kids need stitches vs. glue​Helmet safety, trampolines, and what ER doctors actually worry aboutWhether you're a first-time mom or a third-timer who still panics, this episode is packed with practical, doctor-approved guidance for navigating kids' emergencies with more confidence.Medical Disclaimer: This episode features a licensed emergency medicine physician. Content is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/589/pecarn-pediatric-head-injury-trauma-algorithmhttps://www.mdcalc.com/calc/589/pecarn-pediatric-head-injury-trauma-algorithmEmail us at [email protected]! Youtube - We'll Sleep When We're DeadFind us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠