Pediatric ED seeks to touch all the bases.
The pediatric ED at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Children's Hospital in Charleston has made an extensive effort to have the staff and the design of the department ensure optimal comfort and care for their young patients. These strategies include: having child-life specialists, who help put the children at ease during frightening procedures; equipping every room with a TV, VCR, and DVD player to help keep the children occupied and to reduce stress; insisting that all physician and nursing staff complete advanced courses in caring for pediatric patients.
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