healthy children : Powered by pediatricians. Trusted by parents. American Academy of Pediatrics: Dedicated to the Health of All Children
  • Ages & Stages
    • Prenatal
      • Delivery & Beyond
      • Decisions to Make
    • Baby: 0-12 mos.
      • Bathing & Skin Care
      • Breastfeeding
      • Crying & Colic
      • Diapers & Clothing
      • Feeding & Nutrition
      • Preemie
      • Sleep
      • Teething & Tooth Care
    • Toddler: 1-3 yrs.
      • Fitness
      • Nutrition
      • Toilet Training
    • Preschool: 3-5 yrs.
      • Nutrition & Fitness
    • Gradeschool: 5-12 yrs.
      • Fitness
      • Nutrition
      • Puberty
      • School
    • Teen: 12-18 yrs.
      • Dating & Sex
      • Fitness
      • Nutrition
      • Safety
      • School
      • Substance Abuse
    • Young Adult: 18-21 yrs.
  • Healthy Living
    • Nutrition
    • Fitness
    • Sports
    • Oral Health
    • Emotional Wellness
  • Safety & Prevention
    • Immunizations
      • Chickenpox
      • DTaP/Tdap
      • Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
      • Hepatitis A (HepA)
      • Hepatitis B (HepB)
      • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
      • Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
      • Influenza (TIV/LAIV)
      • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
      • Meningococcal (MVC)
      • Pneumococcal (PCV/PPSV)
      • Rotavirus (RV)
    • At Home
    • At Play
    • On The Go
    • All Around
  • Family Life
    • Health Management - Medical Home
    • Family Dynamics
    • Media
    • Work & Play
  • Health Issues
    • Conditions
      • Abdominal
      • ADHD
      • Allergies & Asthma
      • Chest & Lungs
      • Chronic Conditions
      • Developmental Disabilities
      • Ear, Nose & Throat
      • Emotional Problems
      • Genitals & Urinary Tract
      • Head, Neck & Nervous System
      • Obesity
      • Skin
      • Treatments
      • View all
    • Injuries & Emergencies
      • Sports Injuries
    • Vaccine Preventable Diseases
      • Diphtheria
      • Haemophilus influenzae type b
      • Hepatitis A
      • Hepatitis B
      • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
      • Influenza
      • Measles
      • Meningococcal
      • Mumps
      • Pertussis
      • Pneumococcal
      • Polio
      • Rotavirus
      • Rubella
      • Tetanus
      • Varicella
  • News
  • Tips & Tools
    • Ask the Pediatrician
    • Find a Pediatrician
    • Follow us on Twitter
    • Growth Charts
    • Immunization Schedules
    • Newsletters
    • Safety Checklists
    • Symptom Checker
  • Our Mission
    • AAP in Action
    • Medical Editor & Editorial Advisory Board
    • Our Sponsors
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Spread the Word
  • Bookstore
  • Log in
    Forgot password? Close
  • Register
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • My Cart
Healthy Children > Health Issues > Injuries & Emergencies

Injuries & Emergencies A - Z

Article Body

A true emergency is when you believe a severe injury or illness is threatening your child's life or may cause permanent harm. In these cases, a child needs emergency medical treatment immediately. Discuss with your child's pediatrician in advance what you should do in case of a true emergency.

  • ACL Injuries
  • Acute Bleeding
  • Acute Soft-Tissue Injuries
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Animal Bites
  • Anterior Knee Pain
  • Broken Bone
  • Burns
  • Calling 911
  • Choking
  • Concussion
  • Cuts
  • Dehydration
  • Drowning
  • Electric Shock
  • Emergency Medical Treatment
  • Eye Trauma
  • Fingertip Injuries
  • Foot Pain
  • Frostbite
  • Head Injury
  • Heat Related Illness
  • Heat Stroke
  • Lateral Ankle Sprain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Nursemaid's Elbow
  • Passing Out
  • Poisoning
  • Repetitive Stress Injury
  • Seizures
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Skin Wounds
  • Snake Bites
  • Sports Injuries
  • Sudden Cardiac Death

Search Healthy Children


Related Information

  • Articles
  • News
  • Books
  • Baby Walkers: A Dangerous Choice
  • Burn Prevention and Treatment (Audio)
  • Shin Pain
  • How to Buy Safe Toys
  • Syrup of Ipecac No Longer Reccomended (Audio)
  • Healthy Children Radio: Baseball and Softball (Audio)
  • Poison Treatment in the Home
  • Burn Injuries Common, But Preventable in Young Children
  • Why Holidays Can be Dangerous for Kids
  • Healthy Children Radio: Product Safety (Audio)
  • El Cuidado De Su Hijo Pequeno
  • Baby & Child Health
  • Heading Home With Your Newborn
  • Caring for Your Baby and Young Child
  • Mommy Calls

Health Issues

Conditions
Injuries & Emergencies
Sports Injuries
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • Healthy Children on Facebook
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sponsor Policies
  • Site Index
  • All Topics

© Copyright 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics. All rights reserved.