The basics of medical care for injuries and wounds in children: key aspects and recommendations from Experts Club

In today's realities, knowing the basics of medical care for injuries and wounds in children is becoming a necessity not only for medical professionals but also for the general public. In a new video on the Experts Club YouTube channel, anesthesiologist Mariana Boliuk of the ADONIS medical group went over the main aspects and recommendations that can help provide the necessary assistance in critical situations, based on the latest data from the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and international organizations.

Key aspects of medical care for injuries

Injuries and wounds in children are a serious problem that requires an immediate and correct response. According to the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, the number of injuries among children has been steadily rising in recent years. In the past year alone, nearly 97500 Ukrainians sought medical care for injuries of varying severity sustained in falls and other accidents.

According to the latest data, more than 1806 children in Ukraine have been affected by hostilities. According to information from juvenile prosecutors, 537 children were killed and more than 1269 sustained injuries of varying severity. The largest numbers of affected children were registered in the following regions: Donetsk region – 524, Kharkiv – 343, Kherson – 149, Kyiv – 130, Dnipropetrovsk – 125, Mykolaiv – 103 and Zaporizhzhia – 100.

“Among the main causes of early death in injuries are contusions of the central nervous system and bleeding. It is important to know that timely first aid can save a life and significantly reduce the risk of serious health consequences,” Boliuk explained.

As Maksym Urakin, founder of the information and analytical center Experts Club, stated, the project has been and continues to be engaged in all types of assistance to the civilian population during hostilities.

“According to UN data, about 11 thousand civilians have already been killed in Ukraine over 2 years, of whom about 600 are children. After the completed project “Find Loved Ones,” we are directing our efforts to medical training in first aid for adults and children, and we hold practical seminars for journalists and teachers to give them practical skills that can save the health and lives of those affected,” Urakin emphasized.

First aid recommendations

It is important to remember the basic principles of first aid for injuries and wounds. The main recommendations from Mariana Boliuk and Experts Club, listed in the video:

• Assessing the victim's condition: check consciousness, breathing and pulse.
• Stopping the bleeding: apply direct pressure to the wound and, if necessary, apply a tourniquet above the site of injury to temporarily stop arterial bleeding.
• Preventing shock: lay the victim down, raise the legs, and ensure warmth and comfort.
• Calling emergency medical services immediately: in the case of serious injuries, it is necessary to seek professional medical help as soon as possible.

It is also extremely important to take first aid training regularly in order to refresh the knowledge and skills that can save lives.

Knowing the basic principles of first aid for injuries and wounds in children is critically important for each of us. In today's world, where accidents happen every day, this knowledge and these skills can be decisive in saving lives. Remember that your readiness and ability to act in an emergency can make a significant difference.

You can learn more about the rules of first aid for children's injuries from the video: