Explain How To Manage Cherotric Illness And Injury
Unit 2
Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
Level 2
1. Describe the common types of fractures and how to manage them.
Broken bone.
Based on the location and severity of the fracture, a broken bone usually must be set into position and supported until it is strong enough to bear weight. Your physician will recommend the most proven treatment approach, usually casting or surgery
2. Describe how to manage a dislocation
Relieve pain around the dislocation by applying a cold pack to the area; this will also reduce swelling that can add to discomfort injury. Keep joint immobile and do not try to push the bone back in place. Offer ibuprofens if in severe pain, monitor the patient until the professionals arrive.
3. Describe how to recognise …show more content…
Ideally, you should wash the eye with saline solution, but tap water will be fine if saline is unavailable. Use plenty of water. Water from a garden hose or water fountain is okay if you're outside. Then go immediately to your nearest A&E department. It's also important to go to A&E if you cut your eye and it starts bleeding or if you have something stuck in your eye. Never try to remove anything from your eye as you could damage it.
6. Describe how to recognise and manage chronic medical conditions including: a. Sickle cell anaemia.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder in which red blood cells are abnormally shaped. This abnormality can result in painful episodes, serious infections, chronic anaemia, and damage to body organs.
These complications can, however, vary from person to person depending on the type of sickle cell disease each has. Some people are relatively healthy and others are hospitalized frequently.
But thanks to advancements in early diagnosis and treatment, most kids born with this disorder grow up to live relatively healthy and productive lives.
b. Diabetes
The main symptoms of diabetes are: feeling very thirsty urinating frequently, particularly at night feeling very
Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury
Level 2
1. Describe the common types of fractures and how to manage them.
Broken bone.
Based on the location and severity of the fracture, a broken bone usually must be set into position and supported until it is strong enough to bear weight. Your physician will recommend the most proven treatment approach, usually casting or surgery
2. Describe how to manage a dislocation
Relieve pain around the dislocation by applying a cold pack to the area; this will also reduce swelling that can add to discomfort injury. Keep joint immobile and do not try to push the bone back in place. Offer ibuprofens if in severe pain, monitor the patient until the professionals arrive.
3. Describe how to recognise …show more content…
Ideally, you should wash the eye with saline solution, but tap water will be fine if saline is unavailable. Use plenty of water. Water from a garden hose or water fountain is okay if you're outside. Then go immediately to your nearest A&E department. It's also important to go to A&E if you cut your eye and it starts bleeding or if you have something stuck in your eye. Never try to remove anything from your eye as you could damage it.
6. Describe how to recognise and manage chronic medical conditions including: a. Sickle cell anaemia.
Sickle cell disease is an inherited disorder in which red blood cells are abnormally shaped. This abnormality can result in painful episodes, serious infections, chronic anaemia, and damage to body organs.
These complications can, however, vary from person to person depending on the type of sickle cell disease each has. Some people are relatively healthy and others are hospitalized frequently.
But thanks to advancements in early diagnosis and treatment, most kids born with this disorder grow up to live relatively healthy and productive lives.
b. Diabetes
The main symptoms of diabetes are: feeling very thirsty urinating frequently, particularly at night feeling very