First aid guidelines for parents | Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant

In this article shared by Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant (Pediatrician and Neonatologist in Pune), you are going to find 10 FAQs on guidelines for parents for giving First aid.

Here are some commonly asked questions to Pediatrician and Neonatologist by the parents.

1. My child gets cuts and minor injuries at home and I am not sure how to do first aid and when to see the doctor.
2. My child had hot water spilled on her body and developed scalds/burns. I am not sure what first aid care to give before taking him to the doctor.
3. If my child has a fall, I am not sure when it is a fracture, what first aid care can I give?
4. My child collapsed and I was not sure if it was fits or faints. How can I recognize it and what first aid care can I give.
5. My child has fallen from a height and hurt his head. Please let me know what first aid care I can give.
6. My child was eating and became breathless suddenly. What first aid care can I give?
7. I saw a child playing in the swimming pool and drowned. What first aid care can I give?
8. I saw my child playing with electric plug and sockets and I think she had an electric shock. What should I do to make sure my child is safe? Any first aid care I can give?
9. My child had some itchy rashes on his body suddenly. Is it allergy or some insect bite? How can I give first aid care to him?
10. I think my child has taken something and I am worried he may be poisoned. Please let me know what first aid care can be given to my child

Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant

Dr. Kanchankumar Bhagyawant is amongst the leading Pediatrician and neonatologists practicing at Happy Kids Clinic, Wagholi, Pune. He is also attached to Ruby Hall Clinic, Sasson road as a consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist. Dr. Kanchan has completed his postgraduate training in Grant Medical College and Sir J.J.Group of hospitals, Mumbai while completing my MD in pediatrics. After completion of his MD, he joined Medical College, Aurangabad as an Assistant Professor in the department of pediatrics. As an Assistant Professor, he had supervised the work of pediatric and NICU/PICU residents and was actively involved in teaching and training activities of residents and nurses. He had served as a Consultant Pediatrician and neonatologist at various hospitals before coming to Pune.

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