CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS for the knowledge of parents.

DEATH RATE IN ACCIDENTS IS HIGHER THAN IN DISEASES.Children are more prone to accidents from birth onwards.Commenest till age 1 is aspiration(food particles finding entry in the wind pipe)Younger the age chances are more. Althoughparents know all the possibilities of accidents it is better they are aware of a list of few very common accidents well in in advance, so that things will strike in their minds more quickly.Certain qoutable examples:(Remember EYES DONT SEE WHAT THE MIND DOES N'T)
1) Aspiration while feeding in head low position or if put down without burping
2)Swallowing tiny toys,tiny articles like small finger rings.(All children explore everything orally as research (especially crawling babies)
3)touching electrical wires espcialy if located at one or two feet above ground level.
4)hot rice congee, rasam, sambar, hot water ,not to be placed in the kitchen,just on the ground even for a second if there is a crawling child or or toddler in the house
5)All water containers should be covered with a lid.
6)Poisonous substances,agricultural chemicals,medicine used by elders dettol,phenyl detergents not to be placed at ground level
7) children's shoes must be physically examined for any poisonous insects before wearing them every day.
8)EVEN TROUSERS SHIRTS SCHOOL BAGS must be scrutinised everyday by the mother.
9)An adult should follow the child in another cycle &teach him what to do &what not to do in a busy place&point out the mistakes to avoid accidents.
10)SOME SCHOOL CHILDREN GO IN A ROW obstructing the entire breadth of the road.
Suddenly if a vehicle comes in front or behind they go helter scelter &sometimes the edge of the road is 6 inches at higher level.The cyclist is unable to get above the road resulting in skid &fall.If there is a speeding heavy vehicle from behind,an accident becomes unavoidable.I have seen a similar kind of tragedy where a young college girl died near MANI HOSPITAL,THENI TAMIL NADU.WEARING HELMET ALONE IS NOT GOING TO HELP THIS KIND OF ROAD TRAFFIC ACCIDENT.
11)Examine school environement .Find out if there is any thing that can cause danger to children(your child is studying there!)(one 3 year old died inside school where there was a slushy pond by getting drowned as if in quick sand at choolaimedu chennai.
12)Dont allow children to swimming pool,big wells, lakes,without proper care taker.Beware of snakes if there are bushes around house.
13)where ever possible make improvisations to prevent& protect from a fall(eg;putting small doors near stair case.)
14)Never leave child alone.He may lock himself or or shove his head inside a small iron ring.Automatic locking doors may be risky.
15)All pets may be problamatic.Any dog bite can potentially cause rabies,for which there is no treatment.
16)Lock the car doors carefully.Ensure your childs fingers are safe lest they get crushed!
17)children are prone to get injuries at,fore head,teeth,chin,elbows knees,specially while learning cycling.
18)When there are lot of guests &you are busy ,have an eye on your toddler.He could fall down from second floor or get drowned in the water tank or get kidnapped.I have seen all these happening.
19)Taking wife & children as pillion riders in two wheelers is highly risky.