Once the area has been cooled, cover the burn with a sterile dressing or clean non-fluffy material. Secure the dressing in position by lightly applying a bandage. If you are at all concerned about the severity of the burn dial 999 or 112 and ask for the ambulance service or take your child to the nearest accident and emergency department. Remember do not break or burst any blisters. Do not apply adhesive dressing to the area.
Do not put ointment or fats on the area -they are of no value and only further increase the risk of infection and damage. If you suspect that your child has accidentally swallowed a poison do the following: If your child is conscious and is old enough to understand and talk to you ask them what they have swallowed. Dial 999 or 112and ask for the ambulance service. When talking to the ambulance service give as much information as possible about the swallowed poison. This will provide important information which will assist staff in the accident and emergency department once the child reaches hospitals. Look for evidence that might help you to identify the poison,such as an empty container. Give this to the ambulance crew when they arrive. While waiting for the ambulance constantly reassure the child. Never make the child vomit. If the child's lips are burned by corrosive substances,give the child frequent sips of cold water to cool her lips. - 555 286 - Thank you. What address do you need the ambulance to?- 10 Foxrock Road, Howth - Can you confirm that for me please?- 10 Foxroad, Howth. - Okay, what's the problem there?- My child has taken tablets - Are you with him at the moment?- Yes, I am - Alright what age is he?- Three-and-a-half - Okay, is he conscious? - He is. - Is he breathing? - He is - Is he breathing - He is- Okay and you said he had taken tablets. Was it accidental or intentional?- Accidental - Okay, is he completely awake?- He is - Is he breathing normally?- He is - Okay and do you know what medication or tablets he took?- They look like they are paracetamol. - Okay- Okay, so it is a medication. When did he take it?- I am not sure, maybe five minutes ago - Okay, fine. I am organizing help for you now,stay on the line and I can tell you what to do next.- Please do- Okay help is on the way, do not give him anything to eat or drink as it might make him sick or cause problem for the doctor - Okay- Just allow him to rest in the most comfortable position for himself and wait for the ambulance. Watch him very closely and it he becomes less awake or vomits,just turn him on his side. - Okay - Do you have any family pets in the house? - No- Is the child on any medication for anything? - No- Okay, you know the medication container he took the tablet from?- Yes - Just give that to the paramedic when he arrives. - Okay - And if the child's condition should worsen in any way,will you call me back again on 999? - I will- Can I take the child's name, please? - It is Cillian. - Now can you just have somebody look out for the ambulance, please?- I will - Okay, the ambulance is on its way to you - Thank you, bye bye.
If a baby is choking you must act immediately to try to clear the obstruction. Do the following: First turn the infant's face down with the head lower than the body. Make sure that you support the head,jaw and neck. Using the heel of your other hand give 5 blows between the infant's shoulders. Turn the infant onto its back while still supporting the neck and head.
Do not put ointment or fats on the area -they are of no value and only further increase the risk of infection and damage. If you suspect that your child has accidentally swallowed a poison do the following: If your child is conscious and is old enough to understand and talk to you ask them what they have swallowed. Dial 999 or 112and ask for the ambulance service. When talking to the ambulance service give as much information as possible about the swallowed poison. This will provide important information which will assist staff in the accident and emergency department once the child reaches hospitals. Look for evidence that might help you to identify the poison,such as an empty container. Give this to the ambulance crew when they arrive. While waiting for the ambulance constantly reassure the child. Never make the child vomit. If the child's lips are burned by corrosive substances,give the child frequent sips of cold water to cool her lips. - 555 286 - Thank you. What address do you need the ambulance to?- 10 Foxrock Road, Howth - Can you confirm that for me please?- 10 Foxroad, Howth. - Okay, what's the problem there?- My child has taken tablets - Are you with him at the moment?- Yes, I am - Alright what age is he?- Three-and-a-half - Okay, is he conscious? - He is. - Is he breathing? - He is - Is he breathing - He is- Okay and you said he had taken tablets. Was it accidental or intentional?- Accidental - Okay, is he completely awake?- He is - Is he breathing normally?- He is - Okay and do you know what medication or tablets he took?- They look like they are paracetamol. - Okay- Okay, so it is a medication. When did he take it?- I am not sure, maybe five minutes ago - Okay, fine. I am organizing help for you now,stay on the line and I can tell you what to do next.- Please do- Okay help is on the way, do not give him anything to eat or drink as it might make him sick or cause problem for the doctor - Okay- Just allow him to rest in the most comfortable position for himself and wait for the ambulance. Watch him very closely and it he becomes less awake or vomits,just turn him on his side. - Okay - Do you have any family pets in the house? - No- Is the child on any medication for anything? - No- Okay, you know the medication container he took the tablet from?- Yes - Just give that to the paramedic when he arrives. - Okay - And if the child's condition should worsen in any way,will you call me back again on 999? - I will- Can I take the child's name, please? - It is Cillian. - Now can you just have somebody look out for the ambulance, please?- I will - Okay, the ambulance is on its way to you - Thank you, bye bye.
If a baby is choking you must act immediately to try to clear the obstruction. Do the following: First turn the infant's face down with the head lower than the body. Make sure that you support the head,jaw and neck. Using the heel of your other hand give 5 blows between the infant's shoulders. Turn the infant onto its back while still supporting the neck and head.
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