Emergency and Medical Care Every Parent Must Know!

As parents or child care workers, it is vital that we become aware and prepared should medical emergencies arise. Some examples of these health or medical emergencies are: choking, high fever, allergic reaction, burns, falls, bumps on the head, broken bones, cuts and severe bleeding, lack of consciousness, insect bites or stings, hypothermia or overheating, poison or drug overdose, shock, back or neck injury, and foreign matters in the eye or eye injuries.

Although we all certainly hope we never have to encounter medical emergencies such as these, it is absolutely necessary to become familiar with the steps to take should they happen. Preparation. Always keep medical records on hand, and ready for the doctor. Personal information is one of the first things asked by healthcare providers during a medical examination of any kind. Examples of this information to have ready include: health insurance provider, and policy number, blood type, allergies, current medications, past surgeries, and any other health conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, asthma, seizures, anything and everything! First Aid Kit. Always have at least one first aid kit on hand. It is best to keep this in an easy and obvious location. It's also not a bad idea to keep a small one in your car. And at least once a year, these kits need to be updated. Inside this kit should include but not be limited to: acetominaphin, aspirin or ibuprofen, bandages, gauze and gauze pads, scissors and tweezers, sterilized moist iodine towelettes, soft clean cloths, thermometer, tissues, hydrogen peroxide, first-aide antiseptic cream such as Neosporin, cold packs, and ipecac syrup. Also put the following instructions and information in your kit: how to stop bleeding, how to perform CPR, how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, how to treat a bump on the head, measures to take before help comes, and last but certainly not least emergency phone numbers!!

In most cases, things happen suddenly and there was nothing that could have been done to prevent it. But not all my friend! Know these to do few things to prevent disasters: Use proper child restraits in a vehicle. This cannot be stressed enough. Start your children into the habit young and before you know it they will do it without having to be told! Know that a child can drown in just a few inches of water. Just remember, if there is water, a child can drown in it. Even the smallest amount may seem impossible, but you don't want to find out! Keep toys, coins, and other small things out of the reach of small children and toddlers. If you have been around a toddler even for a few minutes, you know that if it hits their fingers, it will next go into their mouth! Use socket covers on ALL electrical outlets. This is the second place children enjoy sticking things! So never ever leave a socket uncovered. Install cabinet locks to prevent children from opening cabinet doors. Even if you keep your cleaning supplies up high, children have an amazing ability to climb. Just know, if it can open, they can reach it!

Busy parents can't remember everything, so familiarize yourself with this article, read it every month or even more! It's a great idea to take a CPR class if you have or around children, even if you don't! Another good idea is to record names and phone numbers of health-care providers and keep them on the frige or somewhere you can immediately find it. When calling, give those you contact clear information about the name of your Dr. or health-care specialist, the name and age of the person requiring assistance, the incident or condition, and your name, location, and phone number.

Routine medical care, preventative health care, and emergency care are huge responsibilities. Be ready!

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