Environmental Hazards… Managing a heat stroke 12 Jun 20227 Jun 2022 Outside Hospital: Move patient to a cool place.Remove clothing and drench skin with cool water, fan skin.Place ice packs on the armpit and groin areas.Offer cool fluids if alert and…
Environmental Hazards… Prevention of Heat Related Illnesses 9 Jun 20229 Jun 2022 Previous Post - Types of Heat Related Illnesses Following measures should be advocated to prevent heat related illnesses- Wear loose fitting, Light coloured, preferably cotton clothing Drink plenty of fluids. Staying…
Environmental Hazards… Heat Related Illnesses 5 Jun 20227 Jun 2022 Heat related illnesses can be grouped as: Exertion associated collapseHeat exhaustionHeat stroke Exertion Associated Collapse: It is a feeling of light headedness, collapse or syncope after a strenuous exercise is stopped. The contraction…
Environmental Hazards… Sunscreen use in children 28 Oct 202126 Nov 2021 Previous Post Sun Protection for Children How to use a sunscreen According to current guidelines, sunscreens are recommended for children aged 6 months and older only. For infants younger than…
Environmental Hazards… Sun Protection in Children 24 Oct 202126 Nov 2021 Do children need sun protection ? Children’s especially upto age 3 years, have a thin upper layer of the skin and a lower concentration of protective melanin. This allows ultraviolet radiation (UVR)…
Environmental Hazards… Setting rules for screen usage at home 17 Oct 202113 Oct 2021 Its important to set reasonable limits to your child’s screen time especially when the use of screen is hindering his or her involvement in other activities. Some of the tips…
Environmental Hazards… Problems with inappropriate screen use in childhood 14 Oct 202112 Oct 2021 Problems begin when media use displaces physical activity, hands on exploration and face to face social interaction in the real world which is critical to learning. Too much or poor…
Environmental Hazards… Screen viewing guidelines for young children 10 Oct 202112 Oct 2021 In today’s world children are growing up digital therefore its important to learn healthy concepts of digital use. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages media use for toddlers younger than 18…
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