How to observe when a child falls on his head

For young children, their motor coordination ability is relatively poor. If they are not careful, they may fall and hit their heads. At this time, parents should observe the child's symptoms in time. First of all, they should see whether the child is conscious. If there is no problem in this regard, just take appropriate measures in time, such as using cold compresses. If the child is unconscious and has unequal pupils, he should seek medical attention in time.

How to observe when a child falls on his head

Family members should not worry too much. Generally, it is not a big problem for children to fall on their heads. It is just local swelling and pain. Family members can observe at any time. The observation should focus on the following points:

1. Check whether the child's consciousness is normal, whether crying and talking are normal, whether the child can calm down after being comforted, and observe whether the child's questions increase.

2. Apply cold compress to the swollen area within 24 hours, and then apply hot compress after 24 hours. This can quickly reduce swelling and relieve pain.

3. Observe the child every hour for 24 hours to see if the child is conscious or has any mental abnormalities.

4. Check whether the child is drowsy or comatose. If so, take him to the hospital for medical examination as soon as possible.

5. Check whether the child has any restricted activities, reduced consciousness and reaction ability, etc. If so, seek medical examination and treatment as soon as possible.

6. Check whether the child is eating normally. If the child chokes when drinking water, is unwilling to eat, or has symptoms such as vomiting or continuous vomiting, seek medical attention as soon as possible.

7. Pay attention to the child's pupils. If the pupils on both sides are not of equal size, seek medical attention as soon as possible. You can also use a flashlight to illuminate one pupil to see if the opposite pupil shrinks, and whether the pupils on both sides dilate after leaving the light source. If so, seek medical attention for examination and treatment.

Emergency treatment for a child who falls on his head

If a child falls on his head and there is bleeding due to external trauma, the size of the wound and the amount of bleeding should be considered. If it is a small wound or just a skin break, you can first rinse the wound with saline solution and clean out the foreign matter. After disinfection with iodine, bandage the wound with a Band-Aid. If it is a large wound or there is a lot of bleeding, don't be too anxious. Cover the wound with a dry towel and rush to the hospital emergency department for bandaging and hemostasis.

Finally, I would like to remind everyone that if a child falls from a height and hits the ground head first, and moves abnormally, do not move the child at will or let the child move his head. Use a hard object to fix the head and body first, and call 120 or seek medical attention as soon as possible. If this kind of child falls and hits his head, it is very likely to damage the cervical spine. If the child is not handled properly, it is likely to cause secondary injuries and endanger the child's life.