If you ask, "Should I go to the emergency room?" Seoul National University Hospital responds.
It's really hard when a child is sick..
Do you know the pediatric emergency platform <I-Apa>?
Enter the symptoms when your child is sick, and I will tell you how to respond.
If it is mild, provide home care instructions, and for severe cases, recommend visiting the emergency room or calling 119.
If you have young children, you can get useful information through <AiApa>.
The Seoul National University Hospital's pediatric emergency platform "I-Apa," which provides responses to symptoms when children are ill, is gaining popularity. According to the hospital, the recent monthly user count has reached approximately 13,700. On the 26th, Seoul National University Hospital announced, "We have upgraded the I-Apa service to enhance features such as searching for hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, checking the emergency room comprehensive dashboard, and providing emergency first aid video materials."
I-Apa is a customized online platform that provides first aid methods and other guidance to help guardians respond effectively when a child is sick at home. It was developed directly by medical staff from the Department of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Seoul National University Hospital and can be accessed on both PCs and mobile devices.
The guardian selects specific symptoms from a total of 34, including the child's gender, age, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and seizures (multiple selections allowed). The system then assesses the severity and informs whether an emergency room visit is necessary and how to provide emergency care for each symptom.
For example, in the case of a 3-year-old girl, if the specific symptoms include "fever over 39 degrees," "drooling," and "difficulty swallowing," it is advised to "call an ambulance and go to the hospital. Emergency measures are necessary." For mild cases, home care instructions are provided, and for severe cases, visiting the emergency room or calling 119 is recommended.
Additionally, by selecting 'Regional Hospital and Clinic Information,' you can search for hospitals currently practicing in the Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon areas.
The hospital stated, "Not only guardians at home but also teachers and caregivers at schools and daycare centers who look after children can utilize the service," and added, "We will expand the service in the future to allow more guardians to easily access medical information."
<Source: Health Chosun>
