The Basics Of Treating The Minor Injuries Of Childhood
A big part of raising children has always been tending to every bump, scrape and other minor injuries that will pop up from time to time.
Accumulating used bandages and small scars seem to be a necessary rite of passage from childhood to adulthood and you are not alone whenever you face the task of applying first aid to your children's personal injuries.
We will go over the basics of treatment, as well as any signs that you should look for that might indicate that their injury is more than it seems.
Bruising, Sprains and Strains When it comes to minor injuries among children, bruising or contusions are the most common.
They are usually caused by a fall or a blow of some kind and are marked by some swelling and discoloration of the skin.
The color comes from blood vessels under the skin being broken by the blow or fall and can usually be treated with an ice bag and rest.
If the bruise is on the skull, back of the neck or back, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there is no unseen injuries lying beneath it.
Sprains and strains are soft tissue injuries from overexertion or a sports injury.
A strain occurs when muscles are overused and stretched beyond endurance, sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle.
They can happen in nearly every muscle of the body, including the back and joints, and can usually be treated with rest, elevation to relieve swelling and hot or cold packs.
Strains to back and leg muscles can be long-lasting and should be seen to by a physician for further treatment.
Sprains affect the ligaments and tendons that join muscles to bones and can be quite serious.
When this type of injury happens, swelling occurs immediately, be uncomfortable and may be painful.
Immediate treatment with ice is recommended, as well as medical attention to determine the true extent of any sprain.
Wounds Dealing with wounds, especially on children, can be tricky to handle on your own.
There are five types of wounds that can happen: lacerations, abrasions, blisters, cuts and bites.
Each type may require a different kind of treatment, and what the wound looks like will help to determine whether simple first aid will do, or if you need to see the doctor.
It is also very important that the wound remain as clean as possible, before bandaging and after.
To be safe, mostly because wounds are the easiest infected of all minor injuries, unless it is a minor cut, take your children to a doctor to be treated properly.
It is always far better to play it safe with wounds.
Accumulating used bandages and small scars seem to be a necessary rite of passage from childhood to adulthood and you are not alone whenever you face the task of applying first aid to your children's personal injuries.
We will go over the basics of treatment, as well as any signs that you should look for that might indicate that their injury is more than it seems.
Bruising, Sprains and Strains When it comes to minor injuries among children, bruising or contusions are the most common.
They are usually caused by a fall or a blow of some kind and are marked by some swelling and discoloration of the skin.
The color comes from blood vessels under the skin being broken by the blow or fall and can usually be treated with an ice bag and rest.
If the bruise is on the skull, back of the neck or back, you may want to see a doctor to make sure there is no unseen injuries lying beneath it.
Sprains and strains are soft tissue injuries from overexertion or a sports injury.
A strain occurs when muscles are overused and stretched beyond endurance, sometimes referred to as a pulled muscle.
They can happen in nearly every muscle of the body, including the back and joints, and can usually be treated with rest, elevation to relieve swelling and hot or cold packs.
Strains to back and leg muscles can be long-lasting and should be seen to by a physician for further treatment.
Sprains affect the ligaments and tendons that join muscles to bones and can be quite serious.
When this type of injury happens, swelling occurs immediately, be uncomfortable and may be painful.
Immediate treatment with ice is recommended, as well as medical attention to determine the true extent of any sprain.
Wounds Dealing with wounds, especially on children, can be tricky to handle on your own.
There are five types of wounds that can happen: lacerations, abrasions, blisters, cuts and bites.
Each type may require a different kind of treatment, and what the wound looks like will help to determine whether simple first aid will do, or if you need to see the doctor.
It is also very important that the wound remain as clean as possible, before bandaging and after.
To be safe, mostly because wounds are the easiest infected of all minor injuries, unless it is a minor cut, take your children to a doctor to be treated properly.
It is always far better to play it safe with wounds.
