Keeping our children safe at home during MCO — Dr Toh Teck Hock and Aaron Toh Aw Zien | Malay Mail

Saturday, 11 Apr 2020 07:20 PM MYT

But this does not come to us as a surprise. We know that home accidents are common among the young children. During the past month of MCO, children have been forced to stay at home with their parents who have to work from home. This may create a problem, as children who are normally cared for in a preschool, nursery or by a babysitter are potentially less supervised. The safety of this vulnerable group may have been neglected.

Drug/poison ingestion can mimic general illness in children, which includes vomiting, difficulty in breathing, or drowsiness. There may be redness around the mouth and/or lips, stains on clothing, or breaths that smell like chemicals. If the child or his siblings report the accident, do not disregard them. Be alert for clues such as empty pill bottles or packages, scattered pills, or an open toy with its battery missing.

If the child is unresponsive or having the following signs, ensure someone is calling 999 for an ambulance.uncontrollably restless or agitatedBegin cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the child shows no signs of life ; and to continue CPR until the ambulance or more help arrives. It is vital to remain calm and do not start blaming or punishing the child . A scared parent and child will lead on to more harm such as accidents on the road to hospital/clinic.

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