Advanced Child Safety and First Aid 

Preventing Emergencies: 

– Conduct regular safety audits of the home environment – Secure furniture to walls to prevent tipping 

– Keep emergency numbers easily accessible 

– Teach children age-appropriate safety rules 

Responding to Emergencies: 

1. Stay Calm: Your composure helps keep children calm 2. Assess the Situation: Check for immediate dangers 
2. Protect: Ensure the safety of all children present 
3. Get Help: Call emergency services if needed 
4. Provide Care: Administer appropriate first aid 

Advanced First Aid Techniques: 

1. Bleeding Control: 

 – Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth 

 – Elevate the injured area if possible 

 – For severe bleeding, use pressure points 

2. Fractures and Sprains: 

 – Immobilize the injured area 

 – Apply cold packs to reduce swelling 

 – Don’t attempt to realign bones 

3. Choking: 

 – For conscious child: Perform Heimlich maneuver 

 – For infant: Back blows and chest thrusts 

 – For unconscious child: Begin CPR 

4. Burns: 

 – Cool the burn with cool (not cold) running water 

 – Cover with a clean, dry dressing 

 – Never apply butter, oil, or ice directly to a burn 

5. Head Injuries: 

 – Monitor for signs of concussion (confusion, vomiting, unequal pupils)  – Apply cold pack for swelling 

 – Seek medical attention for any significant head injury 

CPR Basics: 

– Check for responsiveness 

– Call for help 

– Begin chest compressions (30 compressions, 2 breaths) – Continue until help arrives or the child starts breathing 

5 things to do: 

1. Stay updated on first aid and CPR techniques 
2. Keep a well-stocked first aid kit easily accessible 
3. Practice emergency scenarios to stay prepared
4. Teach children how to call for help in an emergency 
5. Document and report all incidents to parents and/or authorities as appropriate 

5 things not to do: 

1. Don’t panic – it can escalate the situation 
2. Don’t move a seriously injured child unless they’re in immediate danger 3. Don’t give food or drink to an injured child (they may need surgery) 
3. Don’t try to remove objects embedded in wounds 
4. Don’t downplay or hide incidents from parents