Diarrhea in children is still one of the most common deaths of children all over the world. In fact, it has more deaths than malaria, measles and AIDS combined in children. Diarrhea is more common in children than in adults. Diarrhea is anailment where a person has three or more loose bowel movements in one […]
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Choking incidents are among the most common accidents that occur in children under five years old. It claims the lives of many children each year and poses an ever present risk. As in any emergency, the best thing to do is to prevent choking. Since babies tend to put almost anything inside their mouths, you
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Using discretion in safeguarding the person’s privacy, the injured area should be fully exposed. This may require the removal of protective equipment and clothing. This should be done a skilled clinician or any trained personnel with a first aid certification. The localized injury site should be inspected for any deformity, swelling (i.e., edema or joint
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Ear infection often occurs as a result of an infection in the middle ear. This can occur due to fluid discharge in the middle ear, which gets infected and leads to blockage. Complications Many cases of ear infection do not report long term problems; however, persistent fluid build up and infection may lead to serious
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