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Child care and first aid go hand in hand when taking care of chicken pox, burns, scrapes and common colds. Discover a few simple tricks to care for sick children with this free video series on kid's first aid.
There are 30 videos in this series:
To treat a bee sting on a child, first calm the child down, wipe the area with a clean, moist cloth and apply a baking soda and water mixture to the wound. Take care of a bee sting, applying an ice pack to the sting and administering Tylenol with antihistamine to children over 2 years old, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating a black eye or a bruise begins by applying a cold compress to the area, whether it be an instant cold pack, a bag of frozen peas or crushed ice in a plastic bag. Care for a black eye, applying pancake makeup to conceal the discoloration, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To treat a boil, apply warm and moist compresses to the area, soak in a warm bath and apply heating pads, making sure to keep the area clean and dry between soakings. Encourage a boil to come to a head and drain with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating a burn requires running cold water over the area, applying aloe creams or gel and a non-stick bandage to burn blisters. Soothe a burn, which should never be treated using an ointment, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To treat children who cannot keep food down, first rule out any accidental poisonings. Keep them hydrated with electrolyte-rich fluids and contact a physician vomiting continues for more than six hours. Identify the cause of vomiting before taking action with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
Treating a child's diarrhea involves making sure they do not get dehydrated. Give them electrolyte-rich fluids, such as Gatorade or Pedialyte, and avoiding spicy foods and meats that are difficult to digest. Follow the B.R.A.T. diet for children with diarrhea, feeding them bananas, rice, applesauce and toast, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
Treat a cold by drinking plenty of water, eating chicken noodle soup, making ginger tea or hot lemonade and taking a decongestant to open up the nasal passages. Get rid of a cold, loading the system with echinacea, vitamin C and zinc, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To treat a cut with first aid, run warm water over the wound, apply pressure to stop the bleeding and rub on anti-biotic ointment before covering it with a bandage. Keep a cut clean and dry for the best healing results with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating a fat lip first requires finding out what caused it to determine if it needs an ice pack, a warm compress, a pain reliever or an antihistamine. Find out what caused a fat lip, seeing a physician if the cause is unknown, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To treat a small cut or scrape, first run warm water over the wound, apply pressure to stop the bleeding and put on an adhesive bandage that can be changed every day. Care for a small wound, keeping it clean and dry to avoid infection, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating a sunburn involves running cold water over the area, applying aloe vera spray or gel to the skin and taking an analgesic like Tylenol to reduce inflammation. Treat a sunburn as a first-degree burn, making sure to wear high SPF sunscreen in the future, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To treat an ear ache, first try popping the ears, taking an over-the-counter decongestant, applying a heat compress to the ear or pouring warm oil down the ear canal. Alleviate an ear ache, visiting a physician if it is accompanied by a fever, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating an infant's cold usually can be done at home if the baby does not develop a high fever. Clearing the baby's nose, giving him or her saline nose drops and humidifying the air can also help comfort a sick infant. Take care of a baby cold, rubbing menthol ointment on the baby's chest and cheeks to open the airways, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
To treat poison ivy, wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, keep the rash clean and dry and apply a Benadryl cream to alleviate the itching. Take care of a poison ivy rash, applying a drying agent to oozing bumps, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Treating a child's cuts and scrapes involves cleaning the wound under running water, applying pressure to stop the bleeding and applying an adhesive bandage. Take care of cuts and scrapes, and be sure to visit a physician if it is deep enough for stitches, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
Getting a newborn to sleep through the night is only possible when they are 3- to 6-months old and can go five to nine hours without nourishment. A a great way to encourage nighttime sleep is to establish a good bedtime routine. Use an evening bath and a calm evening feeding to signal a baby's bedtime with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
To treat a stye, apply a moist, warm compress to the area as many times a day as possible until the stye diminishes or until it comes to a head and drains itself. Care for a stye, which is a clogged duct on the eyelid, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To use a mercury thermometer, first shake down the mercury to the end of the thermometer before placing it under the tongue, under the arm or in the rectum, which is ideal for children under 4 years old. Then let the thermometer sit for two minutes to get an accurate temperature. Use a mercury thermometer, washing it thoroughly with soapy water between uses, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Using a digital thermometer is done simply by pressing a button to turn it on and placing it under the tongue, under the arm or in the rectum for very young children. Take a temperature with a digital thermometer, storing it in a protective case between uses, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
To find out if a kid is faking an illness, take their temperature, be observant of a pale complexion, take note of any specific reason the child would want to stay home and keep track of how often the child stays home sick. Detect if a kid is faking sickness to stay home from school with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
Treating a cough requires taking a hot shower or bath for the steam, drinking herbal tea or hot lemonade and using an over-the-counter nasal spray or decongestant. Alleviate coughing, rubbing menthol ointment on the chest and cheeks to open up the sinuses, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Bringing down a fever involves drinking plenty of fluids, taking Tylenol or Motrin and soaking in a tepid bath. Reduce a fever, visiting a physician if it remains over 102 degrees for more than a day, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Bad headaches can be treated with a warm, moist compress, by drinking plenty of fluids and by taking either Tylenol, aspirin or Motrin for the pain. Take care of a headache, visiting a physician if it worsens or is accompanied by other symptoms, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on first aid.
Children get growing pains most often in areas with long bones, but applying pressure to the area and administering child-safe Tylenol or Motrin can help alleviate the pain until they outgrow it. Help a growing child deal with growing pains, seeing a pediatrician if the pain persists regularly, with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
To boost children's immune systems, make sure they get enough sleep at night, feed them nutrient and vitamin-rich foods and advocate good hand washing habits. Keep a child illness-free and healthy with expertise from a registered nurse in this free video on child care.
The term “first aid” refers to the immediate care that is provided to an injured or sick person. It is used to stabilize a patient until further medical treatment and assessment can be provided at a hospital or care facility. For most of us, a first-aid kit is used primarily to treat minor medical emergencies, like small cuts or burns. But it is important to keep a first-aid kit stocked with supplies you use regularly as well as those items you might use until EMS can help. In addition to a first-aid kit, knowing what to do in emergency situations is a key part of treating injuries. Knowledge of how to roll an injured person to safety or help a person having an epileptic seizure may not be included in a first-aid kit, but might just save a life. In this free video series on first aid and child care, a registered nurse offers advice for taking care of cuts, scrapes, burns and children's illnesses. Find out how to treat burns, boils and aches, and get tips on boosting a child's immune system. Care for sick infants and toddlers, taking their temperature and applying cool compresses, and discover a few tricks to stay healthy while caring for sick family members.
Beverly Bitterman Beverly Bitterman began her career as a registered nurse working in Cardiac Intensive Care. She became director of the Wellness Training Institute for the State of Tennessee, leading a team to develop an award winning program to train nurses.dkdk
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