Acute Care in Gooding, Hagerman, & Wendell, ID
Sometimes, urgent issues arise, like an accident or injury. While you wish it didn't happen, all you can do is get your little one the care they need to promote healing or recovery. All of this is part of acute care at the Associates in Family Practice, serving Gooding, ID, and the nearby region, and what Dr. Florian John Gies, Dr. Samantha Marshall, and Dr. Mark Spencer can provide.
Importance of Acute Care
Some issues just can't wait. Your little one needs care, and they need it now, whether to stop pain, encourage proper healing, or prevent complications.
Through our acute care, we can promptly diagnose your child’s problem and execute a treatment approach that will be effective for your child's health and situation.
When an Issue Is Acute
You may question whether you should contact our Gooding, ID, office for acute care or if it's an issue that can wait until we have an available appointment, which may be a few days.
These are some prime examples of when an issue is acute and warrants a visit today:
- Cut that's deep enough for stitches
- A fever that lasts over 24 hours in kids younger than two years or three days in a child over two
- Allergic skin reaction
- Signs of a respiratory infection
- Vomiting or diarrhea that's lasted more than a few days
How We Help
We can assist your child with all these aforementioned conditions and more. The treatment is specifically related to the particular issue. For instance, if your child has a respiratory virus, we'll educate you on ways to help keep your child comfortable while they fight off the infection. This can also prevent complications. Sometimes, we may prescribe a temporary inhaler or other medications to manage the symptoms.
Let's say the problem is a deep cut. A practitioner from our practice will thoroughly cleanse it and remove any debris with the goal of preventing infection. Once cleaned, a pediatrician can provide staples or stitches to promote the healing of wide or deep wounds.
Why Choose Us for Your Care
We can't stress enough that the main reason to choose us is because we genuinely care. We want to see happy, healthy children and give parents peace of mind, especially when it counts immediate health concerns arise.
Visit us at Associates in Family Practice, serving Gooding, ID, and the general vicinity, to see Dr. Gies, Dr. Marshall, or Dr. Spencer who can help in the event of an acute illness or injury. Call 208-934-5900.