Three quarters of mothers have no idea how to act if a child develops a severe allergic reaction to a bee sting or wasp. That is the conclusion reached by researchers from the UK.
76% of respondents in the study, mothers do not know how to treat anaphylactic shock . At the same time 66% of mothers are worried about the dangers that their children are bees and wasps in the warm summer months. Maybe these women should look to the Internet, which published the official recommendation of the Association of pediatricians UK.
They say that in the event of anaphylactic shock That is, the growing difficulty breathing in a child, his mother should immediately call an ambulance. Prior to her arrival, the child should be put on a flat surface so that the legs were slightly above the level of the body. This will provide additional inflow of blood to the head.
If the baby sick, it can be turned to one side, then to return to the starting position in which it must be before the arrival of the medical team. The most important thing in this situation - something that could save the life of your child - an immediate emergency call. Do not wait, the symptoms anaphylactic shock (redness, rash, swelling of soft tissue and breathing difficulties) develop to a critical level.
The kid should be as soon as possible placed in the intensive care unit. Time of anaphylactic shock It ranges from 10-15 minutes to several hours. So unless you're 100 km from the nearest hospital or health center, the chance to have time to call the doctor you have. And be sure to tell the emergency dispatcher that a child is suspected anaphylactic shock. Perhaps in your address will be immediately sent to intensive care vehicle.
According to allergists, acute reaction to bee stings It notes all at 0, 5% of the population. Nevertheless, caution about the never to be forgotten. Keep an eye on the health of a baby in the first few minutes after a bee sting.
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