{"id":605,"date":"2026-01-15T13:11:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/?p=605"},"modified":"2026-01-15T13:11:17","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T04:11:17","slug":"pediatrician-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"The reality of the chaos in pediatric emergency rooms, where there is nowhere to go when a child is sick."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4_%EC%95%84%ED%94%8C_%EB%95%8C_%EA%B0%88_%EA%B3%B3_%EC%97%86%EB%8A%94_%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84%EA%B3%BC_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4_%EB%8C%80%EB%9E%80%EC%9D%98_%EC%8B%A4%ED%83%9C\" >The reality of the chaos in pediatric emergency rooms, where there is nowhere to go when a child is sick.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%ED%95%9C_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%ED%98%84%ED%99%A9%EA%B3%BC_%EC%8B%A4%ED%83%9C\" >Current status and conditions of emergency rooms capable of providing pediatric emergency care<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%97%B0%EB%A0%B9%EA%B3%BC_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%97%90_%EB%94%B0%EB%A5%B8_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9_%EC%A0%9C%ED%95%9C%EC%9D%98_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\" >Reasons for Restricting Emergency Room Use Based on Age and Symptoms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EB%B0%9C%EC%83%9D%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_%EA%B5%AC%EC%A1%B0%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8_%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%B8_%EB%B6%84%EC%84%9D\" >Structural Analysis of the Causes of Emergency Room Spinning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%A7%80%EC%97%AD_%EC%82%AC%ED%9A%8C%EC%9D%98_%EC%9E%90%EB%B0%9C%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8_%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C_%EC%A7%80%EC%9B%90_%EC%82%AC%EB%A1%80\" >A case of voluntary pediatric care support in the community<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EA%B0%91%EC%9E%90%EA%B8%B0_%EC%95%84%ED%94%8C_%EB%95%8C_%EB%B6%80%EB%AA%A8%EA%B0%80_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A0_%EC%B2%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8\" >A checklist for parents when their child suddenly becomes ill.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%9E%90%EC%A3%BC_%EB%AC%BB%EB%8A%94_%EC%A7%88%EB%AC%B8\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EB%AA%A8%EB%93%A0_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EB%A5%BC_%EB%B0%9B%EC%9D%84_%EC%88%98_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\" >Can I get my child treated in any emergency room?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%98%81%EC%9C%A0%EC%95%84%EC%9D%98_%EA%B2%BD%EC%9A%B0_%EC%99%9C_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EB%8D%94_%EC%96%B4%EB%A0%A4%EC%9A%B4%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\" >Why Emergency Room Care Is More Difficult for Infants and Toddlers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%95%BC%EA%B0%84%EC%97%90_%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EC%97%B4%EC%9D%B4_%EB%82%A0_%EB%95%8C_%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%A5_%EB%A8%BC%EC%A0%80_%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A0_%EC%9D%BC%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\" >What is the first thing you should do when your child has a fever at night?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4%EB%A5%BC_%ED%94%BC%ED%95%98%EA%B8%B0_%EC%9C%84%ED%95%9C_%EC%8B%A4%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%84_%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\" >How can I get real-time information to avoid emergency room hopping?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/goodlifetips.co.kr\/en\/pediatric-er-crisis-night-ambulance-runaround-korea\/#%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%A0%84%EB%AC%B8_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%9D%98%EB%A3%8C%EC%84%BC%ED%84%B0%EB%8A%94_%EC%A0%84%EA%B5%AD%EC%97%90_%EB%AA%87_%EA%B3%B3%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\" >How many pediatric emergency medical centers are there across the country?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4_%EC%95%84%ED%94%8C_%EB%95%8C_%EA%B0%88_%EA%B3%B3_%EC%97%86%EB%8A%94_%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84%EA%B3%BC_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4_%EB%8C%80%EB%9E%80%EC%9D%98_%EC%8B%A4%ED%83%9C\"><\/span><strong>The reality of the chaos in pediatric emergency rooms, where there is nowhere to go when a child is sick.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Holding a child who suddenly has a fever in the middle of the night <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b>The hearts of parents who are searching for treatment are truly miserable. Due to the recent collapse of the pediatric medical system, children are unable to receive treatment at the right time. <b>Emergency room spin<\/b> Emergency care is no longer someone else&#039;s problem; it has emerged as a serious social issue. Beyond the simple inconvenience of having nowhere to go when a child is sick, the reality is that our children&#039;s lives are threatened. This article delves into the current state of pediatric emergency care and its causes, and outlines practical response strategies that parents should know in emergency situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EA%B0%80%EB%8A%A5%ED%95%9C_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%ED%98%84%ED%99%A9%EA%B3%BC_%EC%8B%A4%ED%83%9C\"><\/span>Current status and conditions of emergency rooms capable of providing pediatric emergency care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A shocking finding was recently released that only about 8.5 percent of emergency medical institutions in South Korea are capable of providing 24-hour, unrestricted child care. Of the 410 emergency medical institutions nationwide, only 8.5 percent are capable of providing 24-hour, unrestricted child care. <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b> Only 35 institutions are fully functioning. Most of the remaining institutions are selective in treating children at certain times or at certain ages. <u>serious social problems<\/u>It is becoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>especially <b>When the child is sick<\/b> The situation worsens at night and on weekends, when patients are most vulnerable. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, approximately 78 percent of all emergency room visits are due to time, age, or symptoms. <u>Restrict treatment<\/u>This means that guardians have to go to several hospitals in an ambulance. <b>Emergency room spin<\/b> This is a direct cause of the phenomenon. As the rate of treatment refusal increases, the risk of children missing out on their golden opportunity also increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Among all emergency medical institutions, only 35 provide unlimited 24-hour treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer than 1 in 10 emergency medical facilities provide standard pediatric emergency care.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The majority of institutions are unable to provide treatment at night or on weekends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"crafto-external-link\">\n    <a class=\"crafto-external-link__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/news.nate.com\/view\/20241022n07264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children with nowhere to go when they&#039;re sick\u2026 See tips<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%97%B0%EB%A0%B9%EA%B3%BC_%EC%A6%9D%EC%83%81%EC%97%90_%EB%94%B0%EB%A5%B8_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9A%A9_%EC%A0%9C%ED%95%9C%EC%9D%98_%EC%9D%B4%EC%9C%A0\"><\/span>Reasons for Restricting Emergency Room Use Based on Age and Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many hospitals are reluctant to treat infants and young children, particularly due to a lack of specialized personnel. Newborns and infants under 12 months of age have different physical structures than adults. <b>Pediatrician<\/b>A careful examination is essential. However, currently, within the hospital <b>background medical personnel<\/b>Due to this severe shortage, there are frequent cases where hospitalization or surgery is not possible even if an emergency room specialist is on duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, intravenous administration of blood vessels in infants and young children is a very challenging task. Hospitals lacking skilled nursing staff are at risk of potential safety accidents. <b>When the child is sick<\/b> They even refuse to accept it. This causes the guardians to <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b>The process of seeking medical care can cause both psychological distress and time loss, which can lead to distrust in the medical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"crafto-external-link\">\n    <a class=\"crafto-external-link__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sisain.co.kr\/news\/articleView.html?idxno=51369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Children with nowhere to go when they&#039;re sick\u2026 Go to<\/a>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EB%B0%9C%EC%83%9D%ED%95%98%EB%8A%94_%EA%B5%AC%EC%A1%B0%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8_%EC%9B%90%EC%9D%B8_%EB%B6%84%EC%84%9D\"><\/span>Structural Analysis of the Causes of Emergency Room Spinning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>such <b>Emergency room spin<\/b> The fundamental cause of the crisis is the lack of medical personnel. <b>The phenomenon of concentration in the metropolitan area<\/b>The phenomenon of avoiding pediatrics due to low birth rates is also present. As the number of children has rapidly decreased, the foundation for operating pediatric and adolescent medicine has weakened, and as a result, <b>Lack of specialists<\/b> The problem has worsened. In particular, the recent conflict within the medical community has exacerbated the shortage of local medical personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The changing demographics of the community are also having a significant impact. With the aging population growing while the demand for pediatric care is decreasing, local hospitals are facing economic challenges that make it difficult to maintain pediatric services. <u>Imbalance in medical infrastructure<\/u>In the end, parents living in the provinces <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b>This is a factor that forces people to travel to large cities for medical treatment, further widening the gap in medical care between regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%A7%80%EC%97%AD_%EC%82%AC%ED%9A%8C%EC%9D%98_%EC%9E%90%EB%B0%9C%EC%A0%81%EC%9D%B8_%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C_%EC%A7%80%EC%9B%90_%EC%82%AC%EB%A1%80\"><\/span>A case of voluntary pediatric care support in the community<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To address this issue, which is perceived as a national disaster, local residents have recently begun to come together. In Gangneung, Gangwon Province, small business owners have formed a campaign to support pediatric medical care. <b>When the child is sick<\/b> Rather than placing the blame solely on the hospital for the reality of having nowhere to go, <b>local community<\/b>This is a good example of a positive will to work together to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\nA model where communities and hospitals coexist can provide substantial assistance in expanding the pediatric care workforce and improving systems. We need to recognize that protecting our children is a responsibility shared by the entire community.\n<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EA%B0%91%EC%9E%90%EA%B8%B0_%EC%95%84%ED%94%8C_%EB%95%8C_%EB%B6%80%EB%AA%A8%EA%B0%80_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A0_%EC%B2%B4%ED%81%AC%EB%A6%AC%EC%8A%A4%ED%8A%B8\"><\/span>A checklist for parents when their child suddenly becomes ill.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid panicking in an emergency, you should know in advance which hospitals are available near your residence. It&#039;s not just about knowing the location of the emergency room; you should also know the age range the hospital serves and its nighttime availability. <b>Pediatrician<\/b>It is important to check whether the resident is present. <b>Emergency room spin<\/b>To prevent this, we recommend using the following checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0 !important\">\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse !important;width: 100% !important;min-width: 400px !important;margin: 0 !important;background-color: #fff !important;border: none !important\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f8f9fa !important\">\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;font-weight: bold !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;color: #333 !important\">Preparation items<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;font-weight: bold !important;background-color: #f8f9fa !important;color: #333 !important\">Details to be confirmed<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Using the Emergency Medical Portal<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Through the E-Gen app <u>Real-time hospital bed information<\/u>Check if treatment is available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Understanding Moonlight Children&#039;s Hospital<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Create a list of nearby hospitals that treat mild pediatric patients, even at night and on holidays.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff !important\">\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Check age restrictions<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #dee2e6 !important;padding: 12px !important;text-align: left !important;background-color: #fff !important;color: #333 !important\">Pre-check by phone whether treatment is available for newborns or infants under 36 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9E%90%EC%A3%BC_%EB%AC%BB%EB%8A%94_%EC%A7%88%EB%AC%B8\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EB%AA%A8%EB%93%A0_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4%EC%97%90%EC%84%9C_%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EB%A5%BC_%EB%B0%9B%EC%9D%84_%EC%88%98_%EC%9E%88%EB%82%98%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>Can I get my child treated in any emergency room?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No. Very few emergency medical facilities nationwide offer 24-hour, unrestricted pediatric care, and the remaining hospitals may restrict care based on age or symptoms. <b>When the child is sick<\/b> Rather than just visiting, you should check availability in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%98%81%EC%9C%A0%EC%95%84%EC%9D%98_%EA%B2%BD%EC%9A%B0_%EC%99%9C_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EC%A7%84%EB%A3%8C%EA%B0%80_%EB%8D%94_%EC%96%B4%EB%A0%A4%EC%9A%B4%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>Why Emergency Room Care Is More Difficult for Infants and Toddlers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike adults, infants and young children require specialized pediatric care skills and are very difficult to administer, such as intravenous injections. <b>Pediatrician<\/b>Hospitals that lack skilled nursing staff may refuse to admit you for safety reasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%95%BC%EA%B0%84%EC%97%90_%EC%95%84%EC%9D%B4%EA%B0%80_%EC%97%B4%EC%9D%B4_%EB%82%A0_%EB%95%8C_%EA%B0%80%EC%9E%A5_%EB%A8%BC%EC%A0%80_%ED%95%B4%EC%95%BC_%ED%95%A0_%EC%9D%BC%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>What is the first thing you should do when your child has a fever at night?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First, determine if your child&#039;s condition is an emergency. If it is mild, it is recommended to search for Moonlight Children&#039;s Hospital. If it is judged to be severe, seek help by calling 119 or check the emergency medical portal for currently available hospitals. <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b>You should check it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%8B%A4_%EB%BA%91%EB%BA%91%EC%9D%B4%EB%A5%BC_%ED%94%BC%ED%95%98%EA%B8%B0_%EC%9C%84%ED%95%9C_%EC%8B%A4%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%84_%EC%A0%95%EB%B3%B4_%ED%99%95%EC%9D%B8_%EB%B0%A9%EB%B2%95%EC%9D%80_%EB%AC%B4%EC%97%87%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>How can I get real-time information to avoid emergency room hopping?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the availability of hospital beds and pediatric care in real time by using the emergency medical comprehensive situation board webpage or smartphone app E-Gen operated by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. <u>Avoid wasted steps<\/u>It helps a lot in doing so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%EC%86%8C%EC%95%84_%EC%A0%84%EB%AC%B8_%EC%9D%91%EA%B8%89%EC%9D%98%EB%A3%8C%EC%84%BC%ED%84%B0%EB%8A%94_%EC%A0%84%EA%B5%AD%EC%97%90_%EB%AA%87_%EA%B3%B3%EC%9D%B8%EA%B0%80%EC%9A%94\"><\/span>How many pediatric emergency medical centers are there across the country?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number of designated pediatric emergency medical centers nationwide is very limited. It is recommended that you mark the location of the nearest pediatric emergency medical center in your area on a map in advance. <b>When the child is sick<\/b> The secret to coping without panicking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we have seen so far <b>Pediatric Emergency Room<\/b> The shortage problem is an urgent issue for our society that goes beyond a simple manpower problem. <b>When the child is sick<\/b> Not receiving proper treatment <b>Emergency room spin<\/b> This situation violates our children&#039;s fundamental rights. We urge parents to familiarize themselves with local medical facilities and learn emergency response procedures to protect their precious children&#039;s health.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The reality of the pediatric emergency room chaos, with no place to go when a child is sick. The heartbreaking experience of parents wandering around the pediatric emergency room in the middle of the night with a child with a sudden fever is truly devastating. The recent collapse of the pediatric healthcare system has led to a crisis of emergency room traffic, where children are unable to receive timely treatment. This is no longer just someone else&#039;s problem; it&#039;s a serious social issue. 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