No matter how much care is taken, babies cannot avoid some accidents, and the most direct result of these accidental injuries is bleeding. At this time, mothers should not panic too much, stabilize their emotions, and provide the correct first aid measures for the baby is the top priority.
Babies are prone to falling and injuring their noses while running or playing, causing bleeding; The complex and variable weather conditions are also an important cause of nosebleeds in babies. Dry air can easily cause a lack of moisture in the baby’s nasal cavity, leading to nosebleeds.
Pressing the nasal wings
When a baby has nosebleeds, the mother should use the second phalanx of her index finger and thumb to only press on both sides of the baby’s nasal wings, because nosebleeds usually occur in the front part of the nasal septum. Pressing on both sides of the baby’s nose wings can have a good hemostatic effect.
Cold towel
During the process of using pressure on the baby’s nostrils to stop bleeding, mothers can apply a towel to the baby’s forehead after wetting and wringing it dry, to help the baby stop bleeding.
Hemostatic airbag
If the baby has a large amount of nosebleeds and normal hemostatic measures are effective under the microscope, the hemostatic airbag can be gently inserted into the baby’s nasal cavity, and 5ml injection can have a complete hemostatic effect.
Check
After the baby’s nose stops bleeding, the mother should take the baby to the hospital for examination to avoid further bleeding.
Control activities
After a baby’s nose bleeds, it is important to control movement to prevent the baby’s nose from being hit and experiencing bleeding symptoms again.
Oiling
Oil can be applied to prevent nosebleeds in babies during dry seasons. Mothers can use glycerin or paraffin oil to drip onto their baby’s nose when the nasal cavity is dry, or use a clean cotton swab dipped in water to wipe the nasal cavity.
Dietary control
In late winter and early spring, mothers should avoid giving their babies too much fried and greasy food; Mothers can prepare more fresh fruits and vegetables for their babies, and pay attention to replenishing the baby’s body with water in a timely manner and taking vitamins in moderation.
Preventing diseases
Mothers need to pay attention to preventing their babies from contracting infectious diseases such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, and colds. These diseases can cause congestion and swelling of the blood vessels in the mucosa of the baby’s nose, and even lead to capillary rupture and bleeding.
Kind reminder
If the baby often experiences inexplicable symptoms of nosebleeds, the mother should take the baby to the hospital for examination in a timely manner. Many blood diseases such as aplastic anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, leukemia, etc. can cause nosebleeds in babies, so mothers need to pay extra attention.
● Avoid lying on your back. When a baby has nosebleeds, mothers should never let the baby lie on their back. When lying on the back, blood will flow from the posterior wall of the baby’s throat into the esophagus and stomach, and soon it will vomit again from the stomach, which can easily conceal the truth of the baby’s nosebleeds.
Hand bleeding
Babies are very active and often get hurt by branches, sharp knives, etc. during activities and games.
Finger bleeding
When a baby’s finger is bleeding, the mother can use her own fingers to press on the injured finger, which can have a hemostatic effect.
Palm bleeding
When the baby’s palm bleeds, the mother can press hard on the radial artery on the inner side of the baby’s wrist joint to stop the bleeding, which is commonly known as the pulse point.
Wrapped in gauze
After the baby’s bleeding stops, the mother should wrap a clean gauze tightly around the baby’s wound to prevent bacteria in the air from corroding the wound or causing further bleeding.
Prepare disinfectant solution
Mothers can use compound iodine or iodine fluoride to wipe the wound of their baby to kill various bacteria and prevent infection.
Control Scratching
A wound that has been bandaged for a long time may feel sour and numb. At this time, the mother should control the baby’s scratching of the wound, otherwise it is easy for the wound to rupture.
Properly collect sharp objects
Mothers should keep all kinds of sharp objects away from their babies, otherwise babies are prone to getting pricked or scratched while playing with them.
Stay away from shrubs
Babies should stay away from shrubs when playing outside, as they are prone to being scratched by branches when passing through them, causing bleeding symptoms.
Head bleeding
The baby’s head is very fragile and prone to injury and bleeding. A baby’s head injury can easily cause complications such as concussion, and mothers need to pay extra attention.
Pressing the wound
If the baby has a large head wound and a large amount of bleeding, the mother needs to press the blood vessels on the baby’s head in a timely manner. If it is facial bleeding in the baby, the mother can use her thumb to compress the facial artery between the mandibular angle and the chin nodule; If it is bleeding from the baby’s front head, the mother can use her thumb to compress the temporal artery above the ear mandibular joint; If it is bleeding from the baby’s posterior head, the mother can use her thumb to press on the slightly outer posterior ear artery below the protrusion behind the ear.
Clean the wound
If the baby’s head is only slightly scratched, the mother can first clean the wound with water and then wrap the baby’s wound with gauze. It is best for mothers not to wipe red medicine or hemostatic powder on the baby’s wound.
Change gauze frequently
Mothers should regularly replace the gauze used to bandage the wound for their baby to prevent excessive accumulation of bacteria on the old gauze, which may affect the healing of the baby’s wound.
Regular inspections
If a baby’s head is injured, the mother should regularly go to the hospital for examination to promptly identify various hidden dangers caused by head injuries and avoid hidden diseases from harming the baby.
Avoiding head-on collisions
To prevent head injuries to babies, mothers can move or lower indoor items that are not high above the ground; Also, recommend corner bumpers to mothers by sticking them to the four legs of the table, so that mischievous babies are less likely to bump their heads.
Prevent slipping
A baby’s head injury is often caused by slipping. To prevent the baby from slipping, mothers can lay a layer of anti slip material on the ground and clean it in a timely manner.
Kind reminder
It is prohibited for mothers to use paper rolls, cotton and other items when dealing with baby wounds. These items may not have a good hemostatic effect, and there are a large number of bacteria on the paper rolls and cotton, which can easily cause inflammation.
● Seek medical attention in a timely manner. If the baby’s wound is severe, the mother needs to make an emergency call while giving first aid and seek professional medical treatment as soon as possible.