Pediatric Emergency Care in Kanpur
Prompt medical assessment for children with urgent health concerns through the hospital’s emergency services. Serious symptoms require immediate medical attention.
Do not wait in an emergency
If your child has emergency warning signs, go to the nearest emergency department immediately or contact Royal Children’s Hospital directly. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for an appointment or a call-back.
Please call the hospital to confirm current emergency arrangements and after-hours access. Phone lines should not be assumed to be monitored 24 hours unless the hospital confirms this.
Situations that need urgent care
- Breathing difficulty or severe wheezing
- Seizures (fits)
- High fever with drowsiness or a non-fading rash
- Severe dehydration from vomiting or diarrhoea
- Injuries, burns or suspected poisoning
- Severe allergic reactions
On the way to the hospital
Stay calm, keep your child comfortable and bring any medicines your child is taking, previous reports and the vaccination card if you can do so quickly. If you suspect poisoning, bring the container or packet with you.
Go to emergency immediately if your child has
- Severe breathing difficulty
- Blue or grey lips or face
- A seizure, or a first-ever seizure
- Unresponsive, very drowsy or hard to wake
- Signs of severe dehydration — no urine, sunken eyes
- Severe injury, burn or suspected poisoning
Emergency warning signs
This page is for awareness only. In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department immediately. Call the hospital to confirm current emergency services.
Frequently asked questions
Is the hospital's phone line available 24 hours?
Please confirm current emergency and after-hours arrangements directly with Royal Children's Hospital. In an emergency, go to the nearest emergency department.
Should I give medicine before going to hospital?
Do not delay travelling to give medicines. Bring a list of anything your child has already taken.
Does the hospital have a PICU?
The hospital's published website lists PICU among its facilities. Contact the hospital to confirm current availability.
This page provides general information for parents and does not replace an individual medical consultation. Service availability should be confirmed with Royal Children’s Hospital.
Pediatric services
Dr. Ajay Bajpai
MBBS, DCH · Pediatrician
Royal Children’s Hospital, Kidwai Nagar, Kanpur
Book an Appointment Enquiry
Booking a visit is simple: call the hospital or send the enquiry form. The team will help you with available consultation timings for Dr. Ajay Bajpai and the right department for your child’s needs.
Please call ahead to confirm consultation timings and doctor availability. For emergencies, contact the hospital directly or go to the nearest emergency department.
Appointment enquiry form
Fill in a few details and the hospital team will call you back to confirm a time.