With the summer vacation approaching, it is time for many students to let go of themselves again. Emergency doctors remind parents and friends to pay attention to children's aspiration pneumonia when playing during the holidays.
Choking is the main cause of aspiration pneumonia
Choking on water is a very dangerous situation when a child accidentally falls into a mud puddle. When water enters the respiratory tract, it may carry impurities such as dirt that can irritate the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and trigger an inflammatory response. Aspiration pneumonia is one such serious consequence.
Aspiration pneumonia should not be underestimated
It may cause your child to experience symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, and even difficulty breathing. If it is not treated in a timely and effective manner, it may cause great harm to the child's health and even endanger life.
What should we do in such a situation?
First, if you notice your child falling into a mud puddle and choking on water, move him or her to safety immediately and check his or her breathing and consciousness. If there is an abnormality in breathing, first aid measures should be taken as soon as possible, such as cleaning up foreign bodies in the mouth, artificial respiration, etc., and at the same time, call the 120 emergency number quickly. While waiting for first responders to arrive, try to keep your child in a quiet and comfortable position.
For parents and society, it is important to pay attention to the safety of children. During the holidays, it is necessary to strengthen the supervision and education of children. At the same time, for some potentially dangerous areas and activities, it is necessary to take protective and warning measures in advance. Each and every one of us has a responsibility and obligation to protect the health and safety of our children so that they can have a happy holiday in a safe environment.
Author: Xue Peng
Source: Shenyang Emergency Center
Editor: Sheng Wenbo
Proofreading: Sun Ping, Chen Zeming
Preliminary review: Jin Bo
Review: Xu Jiang