If you encounter a road collision quickly check the injured child. Unless there is danger treat them in the position you find them in. Do not remove the child unless absolutely necessary. Always assume that there is a neck injury in anyone who has been involved in a road traffic crash and support the head until help arrives.
Do not attempt too much -only attend to those things which can be life-threatening such as major bleeding. Keep the injured child warm by applying any extra clothing or blankets that may be available. While waiting for the emergency services, provide constant reassurance to the child. If your child gets a cut or graze, do the following:Ensure your hands are clean. If the child's wound is dirty, clean it by rinsing it lightly under running water. Pat the wound dry using a gauze swab. If you do not have a sterile gauze, everyday items such as freshly laundered towels will do. Avoid directly touching the wound. Once the wound has been patted dry, apply a dressing. If there is a special risk of infection - such as human or animal bites,or a puncture by a dirty object - take your child to your doctor or accident and emergency department. Contact your doctor if you notice that the wound is not healing,or you notice any redness, drainage of pus, warmth or swelling. If your child has severe bleeding take the following actions:Put on disposable gloves, if available. Apply direct pressure over the wound with your fingers or palm. If the injured child is old enough they may help you by placing direct pressure over the wound with their hand. If possible, use a sterile dressing. If this is not available, use a non fluffy material such as a clean towel. If the wound is on a limb and you do not suspect a broken bone raise the injured limb above the child's heart - this may help reduce blood loss. Secure the wound dressing with a bandage.
If you do not have a bandage you can improvise using common everyday items such as a scarf or tee-shirt. Remember to secure the bandage firmly enough to maintain pressure,but not so tight that it restricts or stops circulation. If blankets or coats are available, cover the child -remember children become cold quickly. If further bleeding occurs, apply a second dressing over the first and secure in place,dial 999 or 112 and ask for the ambulance service. Remember the child will be frightened so at all times provide constant reassurance. While waiting for the ambulance crew to arrive, do not allow the child to eat or drink. If your child suffers a minor burn or scald do the following:Reassure your child. Cool the affected parts by flooding it with cold water for at least 10 minutes. This will stop the burning and help relieve pain.
If you do not have water readily available you can use any cold harmless liquid such as milk. Burns can cause swelling to the affected area,so while cooling remove any items such as rings watches or any constricting material. But do not remove anything which has become stuck to the skin.
If you do not have a bandage you can improvise using common everyday items such as a scarf or tee-shirt. Remember to secure the bandage firmly enough to maintain pressure,but not so tight that it restricts or stops circulation. If blankets or coats are available, cover the child -remember children become cold quickly. If further bleeding occurs, apply a second dressing over the first and secure in place,dial 999 or 112 and ask for the ambulance service. Remember the child will be frightened so at all times provide constant reassurance. While waiting for the ambulance crew to arrive, do not allow the child to eat or drink. If your child suffers a minor burn or scald do the following:Reassure your child. Cool the affected parts by flooding it with cold water for at least 10 minutes. This will stop the burning and help relieve pain.
If you do not have water readily available you can use any cold harmless liquid such as milk. Burns can cause swelling to the affected area,so while cooling remove any items such as rings watches or any constricting material. But do not remove anything which has become stuck to the skin.
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