BTEC AWARD IN PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID (LEVEL 2):

UNIT 1 ASSIGNMENT:

TASK 1

1.1

1.2 Application of first aid to each and  reasons;

Toothache:

  • Reassured the child
  • To put on gloves
  • Make the child comfortable because the child lying down makes the toothache worse
  • To prop the child up with pillows
  • Recommended dose of paracetamol syrup should be given
  • To give the child hot-water bottle wrapped in a towel to hold against face or to give the child a rolled up plug of cotton soaked in oil of cloves to hold against the affected area.
  • If the condition is persisted, I will call for the 999 (an Ambulance)
  • I will contact the parent immediately.
  • The accident book will be completed immediately.

Vomiting:

  • To reassure the casualty
  • To give myself a personal safety from infection
  • To put gloves on
  • To know what cause the illness
  • Check the area
  • Ensure there is a bowl nearby
  • Support the child’s head when vomiting
  • Wash the child hands and face, and ask the child to rinse mouth out with water
  • Allow the child to rest/lay head on soft towels in case of accidents
  • Change clothes when necessary
  • Stay near the child
  • Give the casualty plenty of clear fluids to sip slowly and often
  • Prevent dehydration
  • If the vomiting is persistent, I will call 999 (Ambulance)
  • Wash and disinfect the bowl
  • I will contact the parent
  • The confidential accident and illness record will be filled, in case of future reference.

Diarrhoea:

  • To reassure the child
  • To put gloves on
  • To know the course of illness
  • Check the area if there is no other children around the area of incident
  • Give regular drinks of clear fluids
  • Keep a potty nearby, if possible for a younger child
  • Keep spare under-wear handy
  • Keep infectious children away from others in the case of gastroenteritis
  • Good hygiene is important; to ensure the child washes hands after using the toilet
  • Soak soiled underwear in Napisan solution before washing
  • I will call the 999 Ambulance when the illness is not persistent
  • I will contact the parent
  • Confidential, accident and illness record book are recorded, should in case of future reference.

Fever:

  • Reassured the child
  • To put on gloves
  • Keep the casualty cool and comfortable
  • Give the casualty plenty of cool, bland drinks to replace body fluids lost through sweating
  • A child may take the recommended dose of paracetamol syrup prescribed by the child doctor
  • If the condition persisted, I will called for the 999 Ambulance
  • I will contact the parent immediately
  • I will complete report book for future reference.

1.3 (See the attached recoding form that record one of the illnesses)

TASK 2

2.1

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2.2 Application of first aid  to each major illness and  reasons;

Severe allergic reaction:

  • To wear a disposable gloves
  • To reassured the child
  • To arrange urgent removal of the child to the hospital by calling 999 for an Ambulance and give the information about the cause of the illness
  • Check whether the child is carrying the necessary medication e.g. syringe or an auto-injection of Epinephrine for self-administration. Help the child to use it, if the casualty is unable to administer the medication of which they have to train to use an auto-injector
  • To help the child sit ...

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