BASIC TRAINING COURSE . |
THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE
TOPIC OVERVIEW .
Babies are fragile and their treatment must be delivered carefully.
If the child has had a traumatic injury, they may have skin wounds such as bruises, scrapes, or cuts. (Cuts may be called lacerations.)
Large wounds might require stitches. Cuts are treated based on where they are, what caused them, how deep they are, and other factors.
Sometimes cuts will heal on their own, without extra treatment. For a larger wound, healthcare providers might treat them with sutures (stitches), staples, plastic bandages, or a type of surgical super glue.All wounds heal in the same way. First, new red tissue builds up in the bottom. Then, new skin grows in from the edges and covers the red tissue. Your child’s wound will heal fastest if you create the best conditions for new tissue to grow. This means keeping the wound clean, warm, and moist by doing things, such as:
If the child has had a traumatic injury, they may have skin wounds such as bruises, scrapes, or cuts. (Cuts may be called lacerations.)
Large wounds might require stitches. Cuts are treated based on where they are, what caused them, how deep they are, and other factors.
Sometimes cuts will heal on their own, without extra treatment. For a larger wound, healthcare providers might treat them with sutures (stitches), staples, plastic bandages, or a type of surgical super glue.All wounds heal in the same way. First, new red tissue builds up in the bottom. Then, new skin grows in from the edges and covers the red tissue. Your child’s wound will heal fastest if you create the best conditions for new tissue to grow. This means keeping the wound clean, warm, and moist by doing things, such as:
- Washing your hands before touching the area.
- Keeping a clean dressing (bandage) on the wound.
- Being careful to not let anything touch or bump the wound.
OBJECTIVES .
In this video we show you the first aid steps if your baby has hurt their hands or arms.
Little fingers like to explore, but they can easily become stuck in small places.
This may lead to hand or finger injuries.
The bones and joints in the hand can suffer various types of injury, such as fractures, cuts, or bruising.
Little fingers like to explore, but they can easily become stuck in small places.
This may lead to hand or finger injuries.
The bones and joints in the hand can suffer various types of injury, such as fractures, cuts, or bruising.
REQUIRED MATERIALS .
Students require a file and/or folder, pen and paper and this will form the basis of the student's "Best Book".
CONTENT (LESSON BODY) .
ASSESSMENT .
All NPF officers should learn, practice and understand the content of this video.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
The assessment, which will be undertaken, is both a written and practical test with a final exam.
SUMMARY & TAKEAWAY .
Proper care of your child’s wound will help prevent infection and could reduce scarring. It will also allow your child’s wound to heal as quickly as possible.
LOOK FORWARD TO .
How to treat baby water a serious fall.