|
CHILD HEALTH EMERGENCIES: Having a very sick or severely injured child is a parent s worst nightmare. If it happens to your child , would know the best way to go about getting treatment? Knowing when to call ambulance / meet doctor is important. Signs that need your attention. Many emergencies involve sudden injuries caused by bicycle or car crashes , falls , burns , near drowning, electric shocks or poisoning. If your child has any of the following signs or symptoms , take him to the nearest hospital. Unconsciousness , fainting, or no response when spoken to. Choking. Swallowing a poisonous substance. Rhythmic jerking and loss of consciousness. Trouble with breathing or shortness of breath. Skin or lips that look blue , purple , or gray. Increasing or severe lasting pain. Bleeding that will not stop or a cut that’s large , deep , or involves the head , chest or belly. Neck stiffness or a rash with fever. Severe bleeding or trauma. A burn that’s large or involves the hands , feet , groin , chest or face. A change in mental status like suddenly becoming unusually sleepy or confused. A rapid heartbeat that doesn’t slow down. |