Poisoning in children happens in ages 1 to 4 years old, which are in the mouthing stage. It is the parent and caregivers job to protect the child from eating or touching things that are harmful to them and can cause poisoning. Any harmful material should be properly kept away from small children. There are […]
The event that an infant falls sick is normally one that poses great challenge to parents. The most common problems that babies get to display include cold, cough, vomiting and fever. Diaper rash and cradle cap are also common among young children. Most of the time, these problems can be simply treated and therefore considered to
Keeping a child healthy is a challenging task indeed. Parents struggle to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat various sicknesses. For new parents, it’s an uphill task. There are several ways of ensuring baby’s health and happiness. When handling a sick baby, gather as much information about the situation as possible and relay it to the
Injuries resulting from animal or human bites can cause lacerations, punctures or avulsions. First aid is the same with open wounds but measures should be taken to prevent possible infection, particularly rabies. Human bites that cause skin puncture can become seriously infected since there is a host of bacteria in the mouth. Make sure to
When treating and evaluating victims of sexual assault, a written informed consent should be obtained from the victim (or parent, legal guardian if the victim is a minor) for allowing health care professionals to treat injuries resulting from the sexual assault, taking forensic physical evidence and photographs and for the release of the medical examination
Teething occurs in babies when the baby teeth begin to emerge from the gums. This causes the baby’s gums to get irritated and inflamed. Teething occurs during the age of 6 months to 2 years. If your child is experiencing teething he or she may show signs of teething such as an increased desire to