Pediatric Emergency & Trauma Services
Dan Dierdorf Emergency and Trauma Center
The Dan Dierdorf Emergency and Trauma Center at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis is and staffed by SLUCare Physician Group's pediatric emergency medicine physicians. We are a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, designated by both Missouri and Illinois. This means we can handle any type of emergency 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We see over 60,000 children annually, making us the highest volume pediatric emergency department in the region.
If you or your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency or injury, please call 911.
Our child life specialists are here to help make your family's time at the hospital a little easier.
Our critical care specialists provide the highest level of care to seriously ill children and teens.
Collaborative Emergency Care
Our team works closely with many departments in the medical center, as well as with paramedics and first responders, to ensure your child's needs are met. An emergency medicine pediatrician is on site around the clock for emergency care, consultations, and support of the transport team.
Specialized Pediatric Emergency Training
At SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, we provide the necessary expertise to care for children in a family-focused environment.
- SSM Health Cardinal Glennon recruits and trains emergency medicine specialists through Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Many have an average of 20 years of experience in pediatric emergency care.
All SLUCare pediatric emergency medicine physicians are certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Pediatric Advanced Cardiac and Trauma Support (PACTS). These specialists work collaboratively with pediatric surgeons, critical care physicians, radiologists and others to provide the highest level of care. In an emergency, your child could not be in better hands.
You will save time with our easy “ER Quick” registration process and get immediate support from our pediatric ER doctors, nurses, and Child Life team , dedicated to providing child-friendly care.
- Our state-of-the-art trauma rooms are fully stocked with the latest supplies and equipment. They are large and roomy to accommodate family members at the bedside to comfort their child.
Multidisciplinary team approach
When your child is very sick or injured, having an experienced, multi-disciplinary team ensures your child gets the care he or she needs. Our team is always ready to begin life-saving care and includes:
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Pediatric trauma surgeons
- Emergency and critical care pediatric nurses
- Pediatric respiratory therapists
- Pediatric pharmacists
- Radiology and laboratory technicians
- Pastoral care representatives
What We Offer
- PALS certified physicians
- Multi-disciplinary Level I trauma team
- Emergency transport team
Emergency Room at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
