Childhood is fraught with a variety of illnesses and large and small medical problems. Parents can easily become overwhelmed when faced with what may turn out to be a minor problem. They may also not know how to react when a serious injury occurs. By taking paediatric first aid training from credited and regulated staff, you, as a parent, guardian or childcare provider can be confident you have the knowledge and skill to address the situation.
Common Childhood Medical Problems/Situations
At home, accidents to small children happen most frequently in either the living or dining room. However, the more serious mishaps take place either on the stairs or in the kitchen. Boys under age 4 are more likely than girls to be victims with older boys sustaining more fractures than younger boys or girls do. However, younger children have a higher incidence of burns, scalds, and poisoning. Overall, the most common types of accidents to children in the home fall into the following categories:
- Falls: These are most common. Results can range from various skin wounds, e.g., scrapes and bruises, to broken bones
- Scalds and Burns: Children under age 5 suffer the most in this category. Hot drinks and baths are two frequent causes.
- Poisoning: The most common causes are household items, e.g., bleach and cleaners as well as medicine
- Choking: Toddlers are the most common victims of choking. They look at things by placing them in their mouth.
Taking paediatric first aid training will help you handle the situation and its results.
Paediatric First Aid Training Courses
At Daisy First Aid, our qualified staff offers a variety of first aid courses aimed at helping parents and those responsible for the care of children. In our paediatric first aid training courses, we provide the training and the information to which parents can respond correctly and quickly. Indeed, we give our clients the tools to cope with confidence when something happens to a child.