Treatment and prevention of accidental injuries in children

Treatment and prevention of accidental injuries in children

Abrasion treatment

For very shallow and small wounds, you can apply iodized oil and alcohol (mercuric chloride) to the skin around the wound, and then wrap it with clean sterilized gauze. If there is no iodine and alcohol at home, clean the wound with clear water, then apply antibacterial ointment and stick a band-aid.

Suture treatment

In principle, it is enough to sew within 24 hours, but if the face is injured, it should be sewn as soon as possible. The longer the duration of severe laceration, the higher the possibility of bacterial infection, which may lead to prolonged illness or scarring. You should seek medical attention in time.

Stabbing treatment

If you are stabbed by nails, needles, glass and other sharp instruments, there will generally be a small amount of blood flowing out, because the wound is narrow and deep, bacteria are not easy to discharge, and it is easy to cause inflammation. If you are stabbed, no matter how small the wound is, you are in danger of getting tetanus. You must seek medical attention in time.

Infant safety

When babies sleep or play alone, they should be watched by adults. When parents leave, they can put a quilt around the baby to prevent the child from falling under the bed or on the ground. When children play outdoors, parents should tell or guide them to play in a relatively flat place. Don't connect wires at home, and don't let children touch the switch of power supply, especially the power supply with leakage such as sockets. Choose a safe and high-quality power socket.