► 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.