Showing posts with label Broken bones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Broken bones. Show all posts
Friday, October 31, 2008
Health Tips on What to do in Emergencies? -2
Here is the second part of my article. I know you will learn a lot with this.
BLEEDING
If possible, lower the head and raise the bleeding part. To stop the bleeding, press hard on wound with sterile compress or gauze pads after first removing any foreign objects in it. Send for a doctor if it is severe.
If the wound is large and gaping, gently press edges together and maintain pressure. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and tape in place. If the child has lost a lot of blood, threat for shock.
BROKEN BONES
Get emergency help immediately for an open fracture or a broken neck or spine these are possible in any car accident or a fall from a height. Do not move the child yourself unless there is immediate danger – if the child is lying on the road, for example.
Perform a minimum of first-aid yourself. You can make a sling for a broken arm, but leave broken legs, ribs, hips and skulls alone till help comes. You can take a child with a broken arm, jaw, collarbone, wrist, ankle, finger or toe to the hospital yourself. Treat for shock if necessary. Do not give patient liquids or food in case anaesthesia is necessary later on.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Health Tips on What to do in Emergencies? -1
The question most mothers dread but which is bound to crop up someday is; What should I do until the doctor gets here?
Knowing just what to do for an injured child before a doctor or a trained person gets to the scene of the accident can save his life, especially in case of severe bleeding, broken bones and poisoning.
Most Accidents happen at home, so it is important that the phone numbers of nearby doctors, hospitals or an ambulance service are dept handy at all times. Teach your child how to use the phone properly and how to reach a responsible adult nearby.
When leaving for work or even for short errands, tell your children where and how you can be reached. If that is not possible, ask a neighbor or a relative to keep an eye on your brood or check on them through periodic phone calls.
With a medicine cabinet well-stocked with first-aid supplies, you can keep in mind the following measures to help you cope with these most common home accidents.
But, let me tell you that for my next issue of my article. I hope to see you there.
Knowing just what to do for an injured child before a doctor or a trained person gets to the scene of the accident can save his life, especially in case of severe bleeding, broken bones and poisoning.
Most Accidents happen at home, so it is important that the phone numbers of nearby doctors, hospitals or an ambulance service are dept handy at all times. Teach your child how to use the phone properly and how to reach a responsible adult nearby.
When leaving for work or even for short errands, tell your children where and how you can be reached. If that is not possible, ask a neighbor or a relative to keep an eye on your brood or check on them through periodic phone calls.
With a medicine cabinet well-stocked with first-aid supplies, you can keep in mind the following measures to help you cope with these most common home accidents.
But, let me tell you that for my next issue of my article. I hope to see you there.
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