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07/12 at 12:56 a.m. - Updated at 07/12 at 12:57
Parents should redouble their childcare on warmer days
At this time, the little ones are more exposed to water and the sun
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With the summer and the warmer days approaching, as well as the holidays, the family routine changes, and consequently, the care of infants and children must be redoubled. According to the pediatrician of São Paulo, Dr. Maria Julia Carvalho, children are more exposed to the sun, the pool and the outdoors and, because they are more sensitive than adults, parents should stay alert with the children.
Among the most common troubles of this time of year are those related to the loss of body fluids, such as dehydration, insect bites or problems arising from high temperatures, such as sunburn and sunstroke.
Check out some tips from the expert to enjoy the hot days without complications:
Sun exposure: infants up to six months of age should not be exposed directly to the sun and in this age group the use of sunscreen is not allowed. Larger children should avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 4 pm and wear sunscreen, light clothing and hats.
Heat stroke: The problem occurs when there is an increase in body temperature due to exaggerated sun exposure, which can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, redness of the skin and fever. In this case, it is advisable to leave the child in a cool place, to make wet compresses on the body and to offer an aliment of easy digestion, besides juices and water.
Dehydration: In the heat, children tend to lose more fluids than adults. So it is important to keep them always hydrated. But in case of dehydration, parents should offer plenty of liquid, such as juice, tea and water. In addition, they can also make homemade whey: 200 ml of drinking water, the tip of the teaspoon of salt and two shallow spoons of sugar.
Food Poisoning: When there is food intake or contaminated water, so-called food poisoning may occur. In this case, it is recommended that the patient drink plenty of fluids, have a light meal and rest.
Burning by living water: In case of this accident on the beach, wash the place with sea water for half an hour and then wash with vinegar. The biggest mistake is to wash the region with fresh water or solutions based on alcohol, as this causes more poison to be released in the region. Ice can also be placed in the area to lessen the pain, but if any allergies occur it is necessary to consult a doctor.
Burns: Wash the area that has been burned with cold running water until the region is cooled and then apply a wet gauze with cold water or with chamomile tea. Try not to pass any homemade or ointment as it may irritate the burn site. Also do not blow out possible bubbles, which may arise after the accident.
Grated: For small and superficial cuts you can do the hygiene of the place only with neutral soap and water. In cases of deeper cuts, it is important that the child undergo a medical evaluation to assess the need for suturing. In these cases it is even more important that the immunization portfolio of the children is up to date due to the risk of tetanus.
Dr. Maria Julia Carvalho is formed by UNICAMP (2004-2009). She has been residing in pediatrics by Santa Casa de SP (2010-2012). He is a specialist in children's oncohematology at Santa Casa de São Paulo (2012-2014). Plantonist at the hospitalization unit of the Sabara children's hospital and at the Einstein UPA in Perdizes.
Source: JB Online
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