Children can drown in shallow water or even in the bathtub.
Therefore, children should be supervised when near water.
Warning! Small children drown quietly and do not resist drowning!
DO NOT do!
Do not try to remove water from the mouth or lungs (e.g., by shaking)
Actions:
Depending on the strength of the current and the duration of exposure, the consequences of an electrical accident can vary.Contact with electricity can lead to shortness of breath, chest spasms, anxiety, restlessness, and sweating. These symptoms often subside after the event.With higher current intensities, burns to the skin can also occur.Muscle spasms may prevent the…
Hypothermia or Frostbite Hypothermia develops more quickly in children than in adults. Wet clothing or cold weather can lead to hypothermia. The child may appear unusually pale or have a bluish discoloration of the skin.Frostbite is localized and often caused by inadequate blood circulation. The affected skin areas turn white and feel very cold. Actions:…
Foreign Body in the Eye Often, foreign bodies that get into a child’s eye are harmless, such as sand or crumbs. It’s uncomfortable for the child, and the eye may water.Sharp objects like pens, toothpicks, or similar items are more dangerous. Actions: Harmless Foreign Body in the Lower Eyelid: Harmless Foreign Body in the Upper…
When a child sustains a wound, it is important to treat it promptly and properly to avoid infections and complications. Here’s how to manage various types of wounds: Types of Wounds: Abrasion (Scrapes) Scratch and Bite Wounds Cuts (Lacerations) Gashes or Tears General First Aid Measures: Specific Wound Types and Treatments: Severed Body Parts (Amputations):…
Airways: Objects are often swallowed by children and can either enter the airways or get stuck in the throat. Actions: Infants: Larger Children: Warning! Sometimes a child can still breathe despite having a foreign object in the airway. If you’re unsure, seek medical help immediately or call emergency services (112). Foreign Body in the Esophagus…
Poison Control Centers – Emergency Poisoning HotlineIn Germany, the Poison Control Centers are available 24 hours a day for acute poisoning cases: BerlinCharité Poisoning Hotline / Poisoning Advisory ServiceTel.: 030-19240 BonnPoison Information Center North Rhine-Westphalia / Poison Control Center BonnChildren’s Medicine Center, University Hospital BonnTel.: 0228-19240 ErfurtJoint Poison Information Center for the states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,…
