After the child has pinched a finger, the damaged part of a body needs to be shipped in cold water. Photo: Getty
What to do so that the child does not pinch fingers with doors and drawers
Limiters and blockers are essential itemsto prevent a child from pinching his fingers. They are installed on interior doors, cabinets and refrigerators. These devices are purchased in special children's stores, but they can also be made independently. For this, they use tape, strong ropes, foam and other materials at hand. Blockers do not allow doors to open without the help of adults, and limiters prevent the door from closing tightly. Even with constant supervision and the use of limiters, blockers, it is impossible to completely exclude the possibility of injury to a child. Therefore, you need to know how to provide first aid to a baby.
What to do if a child pinches a finger: first aid
The first thing to do after receivinginjuries to the baby, - calm down and calm the victim. Do not panic, do not scold your child and do not raise your voice - this will only frighten the child even more. Carefully release the baby from the grip of the object with which he pinched his fingers. Carefully examine the injured finger. Pinching manifests itself in the form of reddening of the skin and a change in the color of the nail. The injured part of the body should be placed under cold water for 10-15 minutes to relieve swelling and get rid of pain. If after pinching there are open wounds and abrasions on the surface of the skin, then you cannot put your finger under running water. The wound surface is treated with an antiseptic, a bandage is applied on top. Then ice is applied to the injured finger. Open wounds cannot be treated with iodine, as it aggressively affects the skin and provokes a burn. If the pain is very severe, the child is given a painkiller approved for use in children. But it is not recommended to use medications without consulting a doctor. The symptoms of pinching disappear on their own within 1-3 days. The damaged nail plate gradually comes off the finger, you cannot remove it yourself. If the old nail interferes with the growing nail, you need to seek help from a surgeon. Pinching by doors and other objects can result in a fracture. With a fracture, the skin takes on a bluish tint and quickly swells. The mobility of the finger decreases, every touch to it causes sharp pain in the child. The first thing to do is to apply a splint. To do this, use a small wooden stick, a ruler or a finger located nearby. The splint is fixed to the damaged part of the body with an elastic bandage, gauze or adhesive tape. The next step in case of a fracture after pinching is a visit to the surgeon. He will send you for an x-ray and provide assistance. If the pain does not go away within 3 days, the child limps or cannot move the sore finger, and there are no visible symptoms of a fracture, you need to see a doctor. Pinched finger is the most common household injury among children. Timely help to the child will help prevent the development of complications. It is also useful to know:
