Chapter 12 - Arriving At The Hospital For Pediatric Medical Evaluations
The ambulance siren wailed softly as it navigated the empty streets leading toward St. Jude’s Memorial Hospital in downtown Boston.
Paramedics worked efficiently inside the mobile unit, checking Sophia’s vital signs and applying a soothing cold compress to her cheek.
“Her heart rate is stabilizing, Mr. Bennett, but she’s experiencing acute shock and localized soft tissue trauma,” the medic reported.
“Just make sure she doesn't have any internal jaw fractures,” Richard urged gently, holding his daughter's small hand.
Within minutes, the ambulance backed into the emergency bay bay doors, where a medical team stood waiting with a wheelchair.
Sophia and Leo were swiftly wheeled into a private pediatric examination suite brightly decorated with cartoon murals.
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Ms. Jenkins from Child Protective Services arrived shortly after, taking a seat quietly in the corner of the examination room.
Richard stood beside the hospital bed, kissing his daughter’s forehead as doctors began their thorough physical evaluations.
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