Next Steps

Follow-up

Usually, the emergency department doctor will ask that, within the next 24-48 hours, you contact or see your child's doctor or return to the emergency department.

• Your child's condition can be further observed at home or in the clinical area.
  
  
• Any treatment prescribed by the doctor in the emergency department should be monitored for effectiveness.
  
  
• You should receive information about any tests and cultures performed for your child and follow-up instructions if necessary.