Nursing knowledge of pediatric fractures

Children are naturally curious and like to move around, so they may accidentally break their arms or something. Children's bones are very fragile. If they are not properly cared for, it can easily cause sequelae to the child and even have a great impact on his future growth. However, many parents say that they don’t know how to care for their children. Today we will tell you how to care for children’s fractures.

One of the things to do in pediatric fracture care is to provide timely rescue when a child has a fracture, especially for young children. Some children do not have good expressive ability and will cry uncontrollably after a fall or fracture. At this time, parents should pay attention to carefully check the injury. Generally, within a few hours of the fracture, the local area will be red and swollen, and there will be strong pain when pressing. In terms of handling methods, parents should ensure that the child does not move around, and then call 120. While waiting, pay attention to using a cold towel to apply hot compresses to the local area to improve the redness and swelling.

Second, care for pediatric fractures: Most children's fractures are caused while playing, usually due to collision with external objects or accidental falls. The fracture sites are often mainly in the ankles, arms, and legs. During the treatment of fractures, you should pay attention to avoid strenuous exercise, and at the same time get more sun exposure, calcium supplements, and vitamins. There is a saying among the people: It takes a hundred days to heal a broken bone. The recovery time for a fracture is generally around half a year to eight months, depending on the severity. Therefore, during the nursing period, you should pay attention to adjusting your daily life. At the same time, you should also pay attention to your baby's emotions to avoid emotional fluctuations. Parents should pay attention to timely guidance.

The third thing about pediatric fracture care is the rehabilitation training in the later stage of fracture treatment, which is also very critical, especially in the joint area. This is very necessary, especially for children in the growth and development period, because their bodies grow relatively fast. During the fracture healing period, they should pay attention to moderate exercise to avoid the phenomenon of adhesion in the synovial membrane of the bones and joints and avoid limb deformities. Because as parents, we should massage our baby's limbs frequently, which can not only exercise muscles and prevent muscle atrophy, but also enhance joint function, which is very helpful in promoting recovery.

The fourth thing about pediatric fracture care is the follow-up visit in the later stage of fracture recovery, which cannot be taken lightly and is an indispensable step. We know that a scar will be formed after a fracture heals, which can be seen through X-rays. If the scar does not heal perfectly, the fracture will occur again when a little force is applied or when hit by external objects. This is very detrimental to the baby's recovery, and in severe cases it may lead to disability or deformity. Clinically, many children whose fracture rehabilitation is not complete have a very high chance of fracture again, which can have a serious negative impact on the baby's healthy growth.

The fifth thing about pediatric fracture care is to prevent fracture complications. The incidence of this condition may not be high for children, but the severity after the onset cannot be ignored. In clinical practice, some fracture patients will experience varying degrees of local hyperplasia or habitual fractures during the recovery period. These conditions are very scary for young children. If they are injured again during the fracture treatment, there is a high possibility of habitual fractures. Therefore, the baby should be allowed to rest more during the plaster period, and parents should also closely observe the baby's recovery. If any discomfort is found, the baby should be taken to the hospital for a follow-up visit in time.

Sixth, seasonal changes are important for children who are receiving fracture treatment, especially in summer and winter. In the summer, it is very uncomfortable to wear a plaster cast. You should pay attention to choosing the right gauze to ensure breathability and heat dissipation to avoid skin rashes. In the winter, because the air is cold, frostbite may occur if you are not careful, which is also very unfavorable for recovery, so you should pay attention to keeping warm. All year round, spring, summer, autumn and winter, any accident during the baby's growth period may cause serious trauma. Parents should not only learn the skills of fracture care, but also pay attention to preventing the baby from falling and falling, especially for children who have just learned to walk. Babies of this age are generally around 1-2 years old. They have not yet learned how to see the road and how to walk safely and steadily. Therefore, their attention is scattered during walking and they are prone to accidents. Therefore, parents should spend more time and pay more attention to the growth of their babies.

As the saying goes, you should supplement what you lack. Especially for children with fractures, boiling some bone porridge or stewing some bone soup can be of great help to the child's recovery. Especially during the recovery period, it is important to help the child exercise so that the function of the fractured part of the child can be best restored.