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Babysitter Review

 

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Consent for Medical/Surgical Care/Emergency Treatment and Child’s Medical Information

Emergency health care providers care for nearly 22 million sick and injured children under age 15 each year (Center for Disease Control-CDC), the vast majority of whom have good outcomes. Everyone is only one step away from a medical emergency. Having a child's medical conditions/allergies and caring medical providers names can help tremendously. Waiting  to contact responsible parent/guardians can waste time and may effect outcome. PLEASE-not only for ...
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Prevent Poisonings in the Home

Children at home are the most common victims of accidental poisoning. Age 0-5 make up 51% of all calls to poison centers (4.3 million/yr), but they account for only 2 percent of the deaths. Cosmetics and personal care products are the leading substances this age group gets into. Let’s use medical common sense keep a child from getting into products and medicines that can hurt them. Many substances ...
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Poisoning in Children

Poisoning may be accidental or intentional— drugs (includes prescribed and street), chemicals, animal bites, plants, and household cleaners are all potential poisons. They can hurt or kill you! 90% percent of all potential poison exposures happen in the home. Children are the most common victims of accidental poisoning. Children age 0-5 make up 51% of all calls to poison centers (4.3million/yr), but they account for only 2 percent ...
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Seizures in Children-What to Do

A seizure is often described as haphazard electrical discharges of the brain that causes parts of the body to move erratically. There are a number of things that can trigger a seizure. Seizures in children are often the result of illness, head injury, low blood sugar, poisoning and high fever. Children up to age 5 are especially prone to fever-related seizures. To help your role is to make ...
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Emergency Response and Reaction Skills for Children – Trauma Run

Each year approximately 16 million children are treated for injuries in emergency departments. Trauma Run  is a 19 minute video shot with a bilingual cast. It focuses on teaching children how to act quickly and correctly in an emergency. This video aims to  alleviate their fears and misconceptions about pre-hospital care, ambulances, and emergency department care. The program begins with a bike accident that leaves a 10-year-old unconscious ...
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Babysitter Review Sheet

Before you leave your child or children, DO go over at least this list! Engage the attention of  your child’s caregiver, if your children are old enough -PLEASE review this list in their presence. Always allow time for questions. THE LIST: First Aid Kit -location and contents Flashlight, including location of extra batteries Fire Evacuation Safety corner –location of where you have trained everyone in the house to ...
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