here to follow a series of recommendations , some really elementary, but could make a difference, start with knowing how to assess the child's symptoms:
- to keep in hand maybe on the refrigerator, the number of the pediatrician, the number of emergency medical and pediatric ward of the hospital nearest you. The number of pediatrician can help you, if there has obviously left the phone and keep it on, the number of medical service is essential, particularly in the night hours. We personally have used a few times and gave us a telephone consultation, you describe the symptoms and if they find that is severe, we recommend things to do. The 118 is a telephone number that can give you help, even before the arrival of an ambulance or doctor on duty.
- learn how to assess the child's symptoms it is essential to carefully observe the behavior the child. Obviously if the baby is newborn, every symptom may be cause for concern.
In any case, the symptoms that generally should arouse suspicion and lead to an immediate intervention (hospital or physician) are:
- the child is not alert, his gaze is vacant and does not react to stimuli
- the child has which tend to bluish lips, this symptom points to a lack of sufficient oxygen in the blood
- the baby cries constantly and for no apparent reason than the normal behavior
- great difficulty breathing or fast breathing as the breath of a dog, do not worry if has a simple cold or a little 'cough
- the child has a sore stomach for a long time, try to press at the umbilicus and see if the fabric is stiff or swollen.
- the child has a fever of over 40 and for a long time in this case pay attention to the mobility of the neck. Make sure the child moves the neck with ease and without pain in this way: keep the child in front of you and piegategli head slightly down (chin to his chest so to speak) and if you feel pain, go to the hospital immediately. Obviously do not take into account the simple stiff neck, the pain of which we speak is excruciating.
brief overview of some events that may occur
Allergic reaction, anaphylaxis Normally
allergic reactions, which may be by contact or by ingestion, develop in mild and not too worrying.
A severe allergic reaction usually occurs when the subject, in this case the child, meet for the second time with that element. You can have an allergic reaction to medications, foods such as shellfish, strawberries, through transfusions or insect bites. The
symptoms which may appear immediately or even after half an hour are:
- swelling on the tongue and throat, both local and very itchy eyes, excessive esecrezione nose after sneezing, difficulty breathing, heart rate accelerated , What do fainting
:
- call your doctor or 118
- put the baby on the floor with your legs raised to facilitate the flow of blood to the brain
- in case of insect bite, sting and may remove any administered an antihistamine dose in children
- to control the breath and heartbeat
Poisoning
Especially children under the age of 3 years may be at risk because their curiosity leads them to ingest any what they have on hand.
poisoning in children usually occurs in the home for the ingestion of detergents, soaps, solvents, insecticides, glues or carbon monoxide. The
symptoms may be:
- convulsions, drowsiness different from the norm, difficulty breathing, difficulty with coordination of movements, abdominal pain, localized burning, blood in stool
What to do:
- the only thing to do is turn to take some poison control center or hospital that can give you the right suggestions. This is a link where to find the poison centers are always open ( click here)
- it is not advisable to ingest the baby's milk or egg
- you can bring a sample of faeces or vomit and have them analyzed to understand the source of the poisoning
Seizures with fever
If the child under the age of 6 years, is likely to have episodes of febrile convulsion. Being in front of your child with seizures is terrible, but fortunately, the rule does not involve any brain damage. Convusione episodes do not last a few minutes. If it last more than ten minutes, take your child to the hospital. In any case, after the episode, ask your doctor ever. The
symptoms may be:
- loss of consciousness, stiffening of the body, uncontrolled movements, damming of the eyes, eyes turned
Don'ts:
- do not shake the child
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not cover it - do not put anything in the mouth
What to do:
- lightened the clothing of the child to make him lower the fever
- put the baby in a position comfortable for breathing, possibly side
- if you put patches on the forehead and let the wet sponge on the body with warm water
- only after the convulsion can give antipyretic drugs to lower fever
- removed from the mouth can have anything like the pacifier
Man they meet conditions that may occur with children, I will update this post. But if anyone has any news on this, feel free to write.
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