When should you bring your child to the emergency room?
Emergencies don't follow a schedule, and it isn't always obvious whether something needs an ER visit or can wait for a regular appointment. Below is a plain-language guide to the situations that call for immediate care.
⚠ If your child needs help right now, don't wait to read further. Head straight to your nearest 24-hour emergency department or call 108 for an ambulance. Kalyan Nagar and RT Nagar are open 24 hours.
Breathing & seizures
Trouble breathing or a seizure
High fever with a seizure
Breathing difficulties or a severe asthma attack
Bluish lips or skin, or very fast or laboured breathing
Injuries & trauma
Falls, injuries or head trauma
Accidental injuries, fractures or open wounds
A head injury, especially with unconsciousness
Confusion, repeated vomiting or drowsiness after a fall
Stomach & fluids
Severe vomiting, diarrhoea or dehydration
Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhoea
Signs of dehydration, such as no urination for many hours
An infant refusing to feed
Allergies & poisoning
Allergic reactions or accidental ingestion
A sudden allergic reaction or rash
Swelling of the face, lips or throat
Poisoning or swallowing a foreign object
Need immediate pediatric care?
No appointment is needed for emergency care. Rapid, expert emergency services for infants, children and teens are available at your nearest Shishuka location, day or night.
If a symptom feels serious or you're simply unsure, it's always safer to come in and be checked than to wait it out at home. Our team will assess your child quickly and guide you on the right next step.
What to bring to the hospital
Your child's vaccination record if available, any current medications, and a note of what happened and when symptoms started.
Conditions we treat in our emergency room
Expert care for every kids' emergency — fast, focused, and available 24/7.
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High fever with seizures
Immediate assessment and management for febrile seizures, with monitoring to ensure your child is safe and stable.
Febrile seizuresHigh fever
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Breathing difficulties or severe asthma
Rapid response for asthma attacks and breathing distress, with oxygen and nebulization support on hand.
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Accidental injuries, fractures & wounds
Prompt evaluation and treatment of injuries from falls, accidents and everyday mishaps.
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Severe vomiting or diarrhoea
Fast treatment to manage fluid loss and prevent dehydration in children of all ages.
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Allergic reactions or rashes
Immediate care for allergic reactions ranging from mild rashes to severe, fast-developing reactions.
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Poisoning, head injuries & infant dehydration
Care for poisoning or swallowed foreign objects, head injuries or unconsciousness, and dehydration or feeding refusal in infants — along with any other urgent pediatric condition.
What to expect during an ER visit
No appointment is needed — here's what happens when you arrive.
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Quick triage & assessment
Our pediatric emergency team evaluates your child promptly to ensure timely and accurate care.
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Continuous communication
We keep you informed every step of the way, so you understand your child's condition and treatment.
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Safe, child-sensitive care
Procedures are carried out with care, using techniques designed to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
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Smooth transition
A seamless shift to hospitalisation or a safe discharge with clear aftercare instructions.
What to expect
We take pride in our pediatric emergency care team.
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Quick triage & assessment
Our pediatric emergency team evaluates your child promptly to ensure timely and accurate care.
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Continuous communication
We keep you informed every step of the way, so you understand your child's condition and treatment.
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Safe, child-sensitive procedures
All procedures are carried out with care, using techniques designed to reduce discomfort and anxiety.
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Smooth transition
A seamless shift to hospitalisation or a safe discharge with clear aftercare instructions, based on your child's needs.
How we care for your child
Fully equipped to handle the unique medical needs of newborns, infants, children and adolescents.
Seamless admission, if neededClear aftercare instructions
Your child's health and safety are our top priorities — any time, day or night.
Why choose Shishuka for pediatric emergency care
Always here for your child's emergencies, providing immediate care for urgent medical needs.
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Dedicated pediatric emergency team
Led by highly experienced pediatricians and trained emergency staff who specialise in children's unique needs.
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24/7 availability
Whether it's midnight fevers, asthma attacks, or sudden injuries, care is always just a call or drive away.
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Child-friendly emergency rooms
Calm, clean and comforting spaces designed to reduce anxiety for both child and parent.
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Rapid assessment & treatment
Your child is seen promptly by a pediatric emergency specialist — no long waits, just quick, quality care.
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Fully equipped emergency department
Specially designed for newborns, infants, children and adolescents, with advanced life-saving equipment.
Questions parents often ask
“If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance.”
Yes. Our pediatric emergency room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays. You can walk in anytime your child needs urgent medical attention.
Head straight to your nearest 24-hour Shishuka emergency department, or call for an ambulance if your child cannot be safely moved. No appointment or referral is needed.
Yes, our 24-hour emergency locations have pediatric emergency staff and specialists available around the clock, including overnight.
Depending on your child's condition, they will either be safely discharged with clear aftercare instructions or transitioned smoothly to hospitalisation for further monitoring and treatment.
No. You can walk into our emergency department at any time without a prior appointment for urgent medical needs.
