# Pediatric and Adolescent Emergency Departments Keywords: - [Pediatric Emergency Department](< /en/search?q=Pediatric Emergency Department >) At our Pediatric Outpatient Clinics, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children and adolescents aged under 16, as well as issues associated with mental health problems requiring urgent treatment.  During the opening hours of your local health center, you must seek treatment at the health center's emergency services. During other times, you will receive required urgent treatment in the emergency clinics of our hospitals. #### **When you are seeking treatment at a hospital emergency clinic, always call the toll-free Medical Helpline number 116 117 first. In an emergency, always call 112.** If you already have a referral to the emergency clinic, you do not need to call the Medical Helpline. ### We always assess the need and urgency for treatment first At the hospital emergency clinic, we always assess the need and urgency for treatment first. Based on the assessment, your child will be treated by a nurse or a doctor, or you will be instructed to contact your local health center if the criteria for urgent care are not met. Patients are treated in the order of urgency, not in the order of arrival. Therefore, a patient who has arrived after you may be admitted for treatment before you. ## The most common symptoms that you should always have looked at in an emergency clinic --- - fever in a newborn - convulsive child - major injuries and bone fractures - sudden severe headache - difficulty breathing - sudden onset of severe or worsening abdominal pain - heavy bleeding - mental health problems requiring urgent treatment - chest pain - stroke symptoms, such as sudden flaccidity or incapacity of a limb or speech difficulties ## Common symptoms that do not require urgent care at an emergency department --- **Headache and symptoms of a cold** - Upper respiratory infection (with fever) when the child’s general condition is good, and they breathe with ease - Sore throat with no general symptoms or difficulty to swallow - Ear infection / earache - Ear discharge with no general symptoms - Eye infection in a child older than 3 months - Prolonged cough - Headache with no other symptoms **Gastrointestinal symptoms** - Stomach flu in a child who is in good general health and can drink - Occasional stomach ache - Constipation **Allergy** - Mild allergic reaction that is getting better - Hay fever, stuffy nose, and eye infections during pollen season (effective over-the-counter remedies are available in pharmacies) **Cuts, rashes, bites** - Minor cut on the body or limbs - Insect and tick bites - Pimples - Rash with no other symptoms - Road rash, abrasion - Sun burns, redness on skin without vesicles - Skin reactions caused by plants - Minor mucosal ulcers in the mouth - Aphthous ulcers or oral thrush **Sprains or injuries** - Minor sprains when the child can bear weight on the limb - Injury to the fingers or toes when the finger/toe moves normally and sensation is intact Likelihood to recommend (NPS) ## Children and Adolescents Feedback (pcs) 2790 Situation 2.5.2026 -100 80 100 i What is NPS? ## Units related to the service ### [ Pediatric Emergency Clinic, Jorvi Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/jorvi-hospital/pediatric-emergency-clinic-jorvi-hospital) At the Pediatric Emergency Department at Jorvi Hospital, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children aged under 16, as well as issues associated…  ### [ Pediatric Emergency Department, New Children's Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/new-childrens-hospital/pediatric-emergency-department-new) At the Pediatric Emergency Department in New Children's Hospital, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children aged under 16, as well as issues…  ### [ Porvoo Hospital Emergency Department ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/porvoo-hospital/porvoo-hospital-emergency-department) We treat patients with acute and severe illnesses who need urgent treatment.  ### [ Pediatric Emergency Department, Hyvinkää Hospital ](/en/patient/hospitals-and-other-units/hyvinkaa-hospital/pediatric-emergency-department-hyvinkaa) At the Pediatric Emergency Department at Hyvinkää Hospital, we deal with sudden illnesses and injuries in children aged under 16, as well as issues…  - [Show more](?page=1 "Load more items") Updated: 06.11.2025 Print this page