Question

Mr. A. went to his older sister for breakfast to visit his older sister and 9-month-old niece, whom he had not seen for a long time. Seeing that the baby threw an olive in his mouth and swallowed it during breakfast, Mr. A. noticed that the baby could not make a sound and started to turn purple. On the other hand, he saw that her sister tried to stand up quickly and the hot tea glass on the table, which her sister hit with her hand, was poured into her arm and hand. First, her older sister screamed because of the burn, and then "Why doesn't my baby sound?" He observed that she was shouting and asked for help from Mr. A. In this case;

a.What are the problems in this scenario for you? Please describe.

b.Indicate what is the purpose of the first aid attempts you will make according to this scenario.

c.Write the first aid applications according to the scenario in order of priority together with the steps of the procedure.

Answer 1

A)In the above scenario,baby is choked with olive and his sister got burn injury.

Choking prevention is important for children specially under six years of age.While feeding the child,one should cut the food small and keep yourself around.Negligence is one of the problem also.One should select and prepare appropriate food for young child which can prevent airway obstruction.Child should be encouraged to take small bites and eat slowly.

One should avoid food like raw vegetables,cherry,tomatoes,olives,cough drops,whole grapes etc away from kids.

Mother got burn caused by coffee something wet which is also known as scald.

Mother needs counselling and proper education to avoid choking condition in future.coffee could have also cause harm to baby.

B)purpose of first aid is to provide basic emergency care at home to avoid any future disability and to minimize the injury.Main purpose of first aid is to keep the victim alive.According to priority:

As the baby is more vulnarable..and always remember the mnemonic ABC airway breathing circulation is in priority order.

C)In order of priority:baby is treated first(minor is treated first,more vulnerable) and then adult.

Baby who cant make noise,cough or breathe-lay baby downwards on forearm and hold baby's mouth open with fingers.using heelof hand,give a firm back blow between shoulder blades.Give up to five back blows and check between each blow.

If still blockage not cleared give CPR cardio pulmonary resusication with placing two fingers in the center of chest by compressing slow but sharper.

Call emergency helpline for further help if needed.

First aid for coffee burn -one can exoerience redness,swelling and pain due to superficial epidermal burn.

Remove the heat source first to avoid further injury.

Cool water-in case of minor burn run cool water over the burn for 10 minutes.Dont use ice or iced water.

Give cool compress.Apply any antibiotic ointment

Cover the burn with a moist bandage or clean cloth .

Elevate the burn area above heart level if possible.

Dont try to break any blister if present

It takes time to heal scald burns.