First Aid When Children Experience injury

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In infancy, children are usually very active moving and playing, which can often lead to injuries in both the muscles and joints. Injuries to children varies, depending on the cause and place.

If the child is injured, do first aid as follows:

1. If the injury is a muscle, use a patch or hot compresses well. But it should also be seen whether or not there is an open wound.

2. When a joint is injured, cold compresses with ice cubes.

3. Do not sorted. Swelling can cause additional risk.

4. If after 6 hours of compressed injury is not reduced, consult a doctor immediately.

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