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It is said that the majority of accidents happen at home. And as many parents will attest, children are often looking for new and interesting ways to hurt themselves. Since accidents or injuries of some kind are almost inevitable, it is wise to educate your children about the medical world and what to do in the case of an emergency.
Not all parents have careers in medicine and are thus not trained to treat many injuries. Even so, families should be able to treat certain simple injuries. A well-stocked first aid kit should be accessible in the home, and the family should know how to use it. A good first aid kit should include adhesive bandages, gauze, tweezers, disinfectant and more.
Have a set of emergency procedures in place in case of medical problems. Teach your kids how and when to dial 911. Try unplugging the phone temporarily and practice dialing 911 so they know what to do. Some hospitals offer CPR training courses. It’s good for even kids to know how to perform CPR.
Some children are scared of doctors’ offices or of doctors. If possible, try to help your children trust people in the medical world. Or rather, do what you can to lessen their uneasiness about doctors. Children are more likely to talk to a doctor about what is wrong if they are not afraid of the doctor.
Parents, if you have any medical problems like epilepsy or heart problems, make sure your kids know what to do if you have an incident.
Keeping your children aware of the medical world and first aid will help them be able to deal with and treat simple medical problems, whether they happen in the home or elsewhere.
