Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Introduction This leaflet provides you with information about a toddler’s fracture, what it is and how it is treated. It also explains what to expect over the next few weeks and provides advice on what you can do to help your child. What is a toddler’s fracture? The lower leg has two bones; the larger bone is called the tibia … Read More

Introduction This leaflet aims to explain the local referral and follow-up process for a child who presents to the Emergency Department following a first seizure without fever. In the Emergency Department During your initial presentation to the Emergency Department your child will have had a thorough clinical examination. They will also have had a heart rhythm trace (ECG or electrocardiogram), … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to explain some of the alternative services that you may wish to consider instead of the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department is not the best place for many conditions, which are often better managed at other places and in other ways. The Emergency Department is, however, the best place for managing emergency illness and … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to explain what happens after your child has sustained a needle stick injury. A child is any young person under 18 years of age. It is understandable to feel worried if your child has had a needle stick injury. There are certain procedures that need to be followed to ensure that your child is … Read More

Introduction For some patients, the Emergency Department (ED) is not the most appropriate place to manage their symptoms. In order to improve the experience for those patients, our nursing staff are able to “fast-track” certain patients to a specialty team or area.  Which conditions can be fast-tracked? The Paediatric ED nursing team can fast-track conditions such as: Some chronic or … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the conversation between you and your child’s doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further … Read More

Introduction The Emergency Department (ED, also known as A&E), is divided into several different areas: Children’s ED This area sees children with injuries and illnesses. Both minor and severe problems are seen here. There are a number of cubicles and a resuscitation room. Majors Trolley patients (adults) with injuries and illnesses are seen here. Resus The most seriously unwell or … Read More

Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Most of your questions should have been answered by this leaflet. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss this with a member of the healthcare team caring for your child. Is the toe broken? Broken (fractured) toes are … Read More