Tip of the Day | ER Visit | DeLand Child Injury Lawyer

If you take a child to the emergency department, you can help calm him or her by explaining what they can expect there:

• Listen to their concerns. Give permission to ask questions, talk  about feelings or cry. Let the child know it's okay to be scared and to say if something hurts.
• Be comforting, but honest, giving them information about procedures that could be painful.
• Share your feelings but remain calm as children can sense when adults are anxious. Staying calm under stress can help save the child's life.