Suppose your child needs immediate medical care for an injury or illness that isn’t life-threatening. In that case, the pediatric experts at Cardinal Pediatrics in Lowell and Chelmsford, Massachusetts, offer same-day urgent care services. The team ensures your child gets the care they need right away. Call the office to schedule an urgent care visit, use the online scheduler, or simply walk-in today.
Urgent care at Cardinal Pediatrics includes immediate medical care for non-life-threatening situations. The pediatric experts are here for your child as soon as they require care, offering same-day appointments to meet your child’s needs.
They also offer weekend and after-hours visits if your child needs these services. If your child has a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Among the urgent care services available for your child at Cardinal Pediatrics are:
The skilled providers offer pain relief for your child when necessary to make them feel comfortable. The providers’ compassionate demeanor puts children of all ages at ease during urgent care visits.
Your child might be a candidate for urgent care at Cardinal Pediatrics if they struggle with:
If you’re unsure if your child needs same-day urgent care services based on their symptoms, let the friendly team at Cardinal Pediatrics answer your questions over the phone.
During urgent care visits at Cardinal Pediatrics, the first priority is pain relief (if necessary). Then, the providers check your child’s vital signs, review their medical history, and complete a physical exam to look for signs of illnesses or injuries.
The providers evaluate your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, and reflexes, as well as their heartbeat and breathing.
They could recommend urine tests, blood tests, nasal or throat swabs, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. The Cardinal Pediatrics team may suggest allergy tests, asthma testing, or other diagnostic tests.
Depending on the type of injury or illness your child has, your provider develops an effective treatment plan. It could include rest and fluids, medications, sutures or staples, or casting.
Your child may need an inhaler, other breathing treatments, or care from another specialist or hospital staff if they have a severe or complex medical problem.
At the first sign of a non-life-threatening medical situation, schedule an appointment with Cardinal Pediatrics by phone or online, or simply walk-in today.
We offer pediatric care, physical exams, and newborn care located in Lowell, MA and Chelmsford, MA. Call us to book your appointment today.
