Table 3 Percentages of staff who witnessed injuries and performed the correct first aid response to the injuries
From: Effects of pediatric first aid training on preschool teachers: a longitudinal cohort study in China
Injuries | Staff witnessed No. (%) (N = 274) | Correct first aid care | Correct response No. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Nosebleeds | 249 (90.9) | pinch the soft parts of the nose and press against the bones | 230(92.4) |
Bleeding | 166 (60.6) | place firm, direct pressure on the wound | 120(72.3) |
Swelling | 159 (58.0) | apply cold compress, wrap, and elevate the injured body part | 155(97.5) |
Foreign object in eye | 91(33.2) | pull the upper lid over the lower lid | 82 (90.1) |
Fainting | 55 (20.1) | lay the child on her back and loosen her tight clothing | 27 (49) |
Convulsive seizures | 37 (13.5) | position the child on his left side first | 30 (81.1) |
Burns | 26 (9.5) | place the burned area in cool water | 21(80.8) |
Bone injury | 26 (9.5) | rest and call EMS | 23(88.5) |
Bites to the tongue | 21(7.7) | apply pressure with a piece of gauze or cloth to stop the bleeding | 9(42.9) |
Asthma | 18 (6.6) | give children the asthma reliever medicine | 13 (72.2) |
Heatstroke | 15(5.5) | cool the child immediately and call EMS | 7 (46.7) |
Insect stings, any stinger | 14 (5.1) | move the child to a safe area and remove | 11(78.6) |
Punctures | 10 (3.6) | soak the wound in clean water | 7(70) |
Choking and coughing child | 7 (2.6) | do nothing except reassure the child and observe the child closely | 2(28.6) |
Swallowed poison | 4(1.5) | remove traces of the poison from the child’s mouth first and then call EMS | 4 (100) |
Dog bites | 4 (1.5) | care for the wound and check with animal control officer | 3 (75) |
Spinal injury | 5(1.8) | avoid moving the child at all, and keep the neck and back aligned | 5(100) |