Critical Care
Dr Selela – Paediatrician in Margate and Port Shepstone for Critical Care
When a child becomes seriously ill, prompt assessment, stabilisation and coordinated specialist care are essential. Dr Selela supports babies, children and adolescents who need urgent medical attention, close monitoring or advanced treatment. She consults at Hibiscus Medical Suites in Port Shepstone and Netcare Margate Medical Centre.
Advanced Care for Critically Ill Children
An allergy occurs when the immune system reacts to a usually harmless substance. Triggers may include foods, pollen, house-dust mites, mould, animal dander, insect stings and medicines. Symptoms may include sneezing, a blocked nose, itchy eyes, coughing, wheezing, hives, eczema flare-ups, swelling, vomiting or abdominal discomfort.
These symptoms can resemble infections, asthma, sensitive skin or food intolerance. Dr Selela reviews their timing, possible exposures, previous reactions, medicines, family history, growth and general health.
Management of Paediatric Emergencies
Paediatric emergencies may include severe breathing difficulty, prolonged seizures, suspected sepsis, serious dehydration, altered consciousness, significant injury or rapid worsening of a known illness.
As a Specialist Paediatrician in Margate and Port Shepstone, Dr Selela assesses each case and helps determine the safest next step. This may involve immediate treatment, testing, hospital care or referral to emergency, intensive care or another specialist service.
A child who is struggling to breathe, difficult to wake, having a prolonged seizure, developing blue lips or appearing critically ill should be taken to the nearest emergency department immediately.
Coordinated Specialist Care
Critically ill children may require a multidisciplinary team. Dr Selela coordinates with emergency doctors, surgeons, radiologists, intensive care teams, paediatric subspecialists, nurses and therapists. This supports coordinated treatment and follow-up.
She provides honest communication to parents. Families should share previous diagnoses, medicines, allergies and recent treatment, as these details may influence urgent care. Her approach keeps the child’s safety, comfort and dignity at the centre of each decision.
Families looking for a Paediatrician in Margate or a Paediatrician in Port Shepstone can consult Dr Selela at Netcare Margate Medical Centre or Hibiscus Medical Suites. Her practice also serves Shelly Beach, Uvongo, Ramsgate and nearby South Coast communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I seek emergency care for my child?
Seek immediate help if your child has severe breathing difficulty, is unusually drowsy or unresponsive, has a prolonged seizure, develops blue or grey lips, shows severe dehydration or rapidly becomes worse. For urgent but stable concerns, contact Dr Selela’s rooms.
Can Dr Selela coordinate hospital or specialist care for my child?
Yes. When hospital treatment or specialist input is required, Dr Selela can assess the condition, assist with initial management and coordinate referral or ongoing care with the appropriate medical team.