When children suddenly fall seriously ill or have an accident, quick and competent decisions are required. The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Switzerland (PEMS) specialisation is aimed at medical professionals who specialise in acute emergency situations in children and adolescents. It combines specialist knowledge from paediatric and adolescent medicine with the special requirements of emergency medicine.

Paediatric emergency doctors typically assist in situations such as:

  • Congenital malformations
  • Acute illnesses
  • Accidents and traumatic injuries
  • Tumour diseases in children
  • Serious complications during treatment

Specialists with this qualification recognise typical and rare emergencies in children at an early stage and can also act safely and in a child-friendly manner in stressful situations. This includes providing care in the event of respiratory distress, seizures, injuries or even serious chronic derailments. In addition to medical expertise, this also requires a high level of empathy and communication skills when dealing with children and their carers. The aim of the PEMS specialisation is to help children in distress quickly, professionally and in an age-appropriate manner - and thus create the best possible basis for a speedy recovery.

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