Children can drown in shallow water or even in the bathtub.Therefore, children should be supervised when near water.Warning! Small children drown quietly and do not resist drowning! DO NOT do! Do not try to remove water from the mouth or lungs (e.g., by shaking) Actions:
Hypothermia or Frostbite Hypothermia develops more quickly in children than in adults. Wet clothing or cold weather can lead to hypothermia. The child may appear unusually pale or have a bluish discoloration of the skin.Frostbite is localized and often caused by inadequate blood circulation. The affected skin areas turn white and feel very cold. Actions:…
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Depending on the strength of the current and the duration of exposure, the consequences of an electrical accident can vary.Contact with electricity can lead to shortness of breath, chest spasms, anxiety, restlessness, and sweating. These symptoms often subside after the event.With higher current intensities, burns to the skin can also occur.Muscle spasms may prevent the…
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First-Degree Burns The skin is red, similar to a sunburn. The child experiences severe pain. Second-Degree Burns The burned skin is red and forms blisters filled with fluid. The child experiences severe pain. Third-Degree Burns The skin turns snow-white or bluish-black. The child no longer feels pain because the skin nerves have been destroyed. Scalds…
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Head Injuries Injuries or falls involving the head pose a risk of brain injury. Actions: If the child is conscious: Jaw/Teeth Injuries Children often fall while playing, participating in sports, or engaging in other activities, which can result in dental trauma. Immediate dental care is essential to prevent further damage. The upper front teeth are…
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Foreign Body in the Eye Often, foreign bodies that get into a child’s eye are harmless, such as sand or crumbs. It’s uncomfortable for the child, and the eye may water.Sharp objects like pens, toothpicks, or similar items are more dangerous. Actions: Harmless Foreign Body in the Lower Eyelid: Harmless Foreign Body in the Upper…
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Airways: Objects are often swallowed by children and can either enter the airways or get stuck in the throat. Actions: Infants: Larger Children: Warning! Sometimes a child can still breathe despite having a foreign object in the airway. If you’re unsure, seek medical help immediately or call emergency services (112). Foreign Body in the Esophagus…
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Children may come into contact with corrosive liquids while playing, which can result in injuries to the eyes or skin. Actions: If the skin has been chemically burned, remove the child’s clothes and place them under a shower or in a bathtub.
Poison Control Centers – Emergency Poisoning HotlineIn Germany, the Poison Control Centers are available 24 hours a day for acute poisoning cases: BerlinCharité Poisoning Hotline / Poisoning Advisory ServiceTel.: 030-19240 BonnPoison Information Center North Rhine-Westphalia / Poison Control Center BonnChildren’s Medicine Center, University Hospital BonnTel.: 0228-19240 ErfurtJoint Poison Information Center for the states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern,…
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Caution!Insect venom can cause allergic reactions. If the sting swells more than usual or if hives (red skin spots) form, this could be a sign of an allergic reaction.If the child has difficulty breathing, collapses, or starts vomiting, immediately call emergency services (112). Ticks can transmit dangerous pathogens. Often, the tick bite is not noticed…
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