Paediatric Emergency Surgeries

When Is a Paediatric Surgical Condition an Emergency?

Some surgical conditions in children develop suddenly or worsen quickly. Early medical assessment is important when symptoms are severe, persistent or associated with a visible swelling, injury or change in the child's behaviour.

Warning Signs That Need Immediate Medical Attention

• Severe or increasing abdominal pain.
• Repeated vomiting, especially green or blood-stained vomit.
• A swollen, painful or discoloured groin swelling.
• Abdominal distension with inability to pass stool or gas.
• Injury with significant pain, bleeding or swelling.
• High fever, unusual sleepiness, weakness or rapid worsening of symptoms.

Evaluation and Treatment

Emergency assessment may include physical examination, blood or urine tests and appropriate imaging. Treatment can range from observation and medicines to urgent surgery, depending on the diagnosis and the child's condition.

How Yerra's Superspeciality Hospital Helps

Children referred with a possible surgical emergency are clinically evaluated to determine the urgency and appropriate next step. When surgery is required, the condition, procedure and immediate care plan are explained to the family as clearly as the situation permits.