Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL

Award-Winning Pediatric Care

Named Family Favorite by Colorado Parent magazine.

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Emergency Rooms for Kids

Care Specially Designed for Kids

Our facility offers specially designed kid-sized equipment, cheerful welcoming decor and highly trained pediatric specialists.

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Our Mission

Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children cares for children and their families with pediatric expertise and innovation. Our patient-focused environment welcomes them with genuine hospitality and includes the child's primary physician in treatment decisions. We care for children from conception, through infancy and into young adulthood with pediatric specialists focused on clinical quality coupled with compassion.

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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 12, 2019

Can children develop infections underneath a cast?

It's rare for children to develop infections at the surgical site under their cast, as the cast creates a sterile environment.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

How safe is anesthesia for children?

Many parents express concern about the risks of anesthesia for their children. Risk is actually quite low when using anesthesia during surgery. Monitoring is more sophisticated than in the past and...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Why is it important to have an expert treat your child's fracture?

Children are not just “little adults” when it comes to their fractures, as their bones are growing and have unique qualities. Also, fractures in kids have distinctive properties. Specia...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What should I do if my child gets a head injury?

The first (and most important) thing to do when a child experiences a head injury, is to make sure they do not have signs of serious neck or spinal injury or brain bleed. Signs of neck injury inclu...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

How dangerous are concussions for children?

If the concussion is recognized and the child is treated for it, he or she will recover fully. Concussions can become more dangerous if there are repeated injuries, especially if another injury hap...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Will a child be treated in the ER if unaccompanied by an adult?

A child will be treated in the emergency room (ER) if unaccompanied by an adult. Life-saving evaluation and treatment will be performed even if the parent or guardian is not present. Every attempt ...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What is the growth plate?

The growth plate is a layer of cartilage at the end of bones that allows the bones to get bigger.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What is an arterial switch operation?

When the aorta and pulmonary artery are transposed, an aterial switch is required. During the operation, the arteries are repositioned.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What is minimally invasive surgery for pediatric procedures?

Doctors use minimally invasive surgery when possible, including for pediatric procedures. Minimally invasive surgery is preferred based on the benefits it provides patients. This type of surgery in...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What are congenital lung lesions?

Congenital lung lesions refers to cysts that develop in the lungs in utero.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Why do people often have both allergies and asthma?

Allergies and asthma are both examples of "atopy," which is a term that means your genes make you more likely to develop allergies. People with atopy may have a changed immune system that...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

What happens if scoliosis is left untreated?

If scoliosis is left untreated, the biggest thing people notice is the cosmetic deformity. It can also cause a significant amount of pain, and may even affect the heart and lungs.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Can I accompany my child into the operating room when she has surgery?

While parents are not allowed in the operating room during procedures, they are informed every step of the way. Parents can be with their child pre- and post-surgery.
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Are freckles the result of overexposure to the sun?

Freckles are inherited, which means they are passed down through families. Exposure to the sun increases a substance in the skin called melanin, which results in a tan. However, it can also cause f...
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Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL has answered a question
On Apr 05, 2019

Can kids get overuse injuries from playing the same sport too much?

Specialized athletes—including children—are those who train and compete in one sport at the exclusion of other sports, and studies have shown that specialized athletes are more prone to...
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