How to tell if a child is okay after a fall

Children's bones are not fully developed yet, so parents should pay special attention after their children fall and make timely judgments to see if the children are okay. Some parents are concerned about their children and will immediately go to help them up once their children fall. This is actually not a correct approach. After a child falls, parents should let the child calm down for a while, observe carefully, and then help the child. So, how do you tell if a child is okay after a fall?

1. How to judge whether the child is okay after falling

1. Observe whether the baby can move

Method: After a child falls, do not rush to help him up. Observe the baby for 10 seconds before holding him. Encourage the baby to move his arms and legs to see which part is injured.

Conclusion: If the baby can move freely, then there is no problem; if the baby dare not move, then it is very likely that the baby is injured. Let the baby lie flat on a stretcher and send to the hospital for treatment immediately.

2. Observe whether the patient is conscious.

Method: If a child falls on his head, you must closely observe the baby's consciousness and behavior to see if they are normal.

Conclusion: If the child exhibits symptoms such as drowsiness or constant crying, go to the hospital immediately.

3. Observe whether there is any trauma

Method: After a child falls, check whether there is bleeding, swelling or other injuries.

Conclusion: If the injured area is swollen, apply cold water or ice to the wound. If the injured area is bleeding, immediately press the bleeding area with your hand to stop the bleeding, and then use running water to rinse off the dust, soil and other dirt on the wound. If the bleeding is not too much and the wound is not too deep, there is no need to bandage it to avoid wound infection, which will hinder recovery.

4. Observe whether there are symptoms of vomiting and convulsions

Method: Observe whether the child has symptoms of vomiting or convulsions after the fall. If so, these may be signs of brain injury.

Conclusion: If a child has symptoms of vomiting or convulsions after a fall, it is often a sign of brain damage and the child should be taken to the hospital immediately for close observation and treatment.

1. How to deal with a child's fall

1. After a fall, do not rush to support the baby. Observe the baby for 10 seconds before holding him. Encourage the baby to move his arms and legs to see which part is injured. If your baby is able to move around freely, then it's fine. If the baby is afraid to move, it is very likely that he is injured. Let the baby lie flat on a stretcher and send him to the hospital for treatment immediately.

2. If the injury is to the head, you must closely observe whether the baby's consciousness and behavior are normal. If symptoms such as drowsiness and constant crying occur, send the baby to the hospital immediately.

3. If the injured area is bleeding, immediately press the bleeding area with your hand to stop the bleeding, and then use running water to rinse off the dust, soil and other dirt on the wound. If the bleeding is not too much and the wound is not too deep, there is no need to bandage it to avoid wound infection, which will hinder recovery.

4. If the injured area is swollen, apply cold water or ice to the wound.