Nurse’s role in injury preventionNurse’s role in injury prevention

• Prevention strategies

• Education

• Alert to safety hazards

• Evaluating safety risks

• Implementing safety programs

Avulsed toothAvulsed tooth• Tooth injuries require prompt treatment by

dentist- can affect remaining teeth

• Recover tooth

• Hold tooth by crown avoiding root

• If dirty rinse in water

• Insert tooth back in socket – have child hold in place -70% chance for reattachment if within 30 mins

• Transport to dentist immediately

• If unable to reimplant– -place tooth in cold milk– In saliva or parent’s mouth under tongue

IntrusionIntrusion

• Usually caused by forceful injury in an upward direction

• Tooth is compressed into the root area

Eye injuryEye injury

• Foreign object-

• Chemical burns -

• Ultraviolet burns –

• Hematoma –

• Penetrating injuries –

(see p 1011)

Foreign Body in NoseForeign Body in Nose

Foreign BodiesForeign Bodies

Nasal• Food, beans, crayon pieces, paper, etc.• Leads to irritation, infection, obstruction• Foul-smelling nasal discharge, difficulty

breathing, discomfort• Do NOT probe nose or try to remove if not

visible• Have child blow gently through affected

nostril

Foreign Body AspirationForeign Body Aspiration

• Choking = implementation of i)back blows ii) heimlick maneuver (CPR certification. Also refer to figs 31-25 & 31.26)

• S&S of distress– Cannot speak child is truly choking– Becomes cyanoic STAT intervention– Collapses can die within 4 min

• Follow-up care after foreign body removed: includes monitoring for resp distress, HT parents

EarEar

• Do NOT attempt to remove by probing with swab• Do NOT reach into ear with tweezers

Prevention• Keep small objects out of reach of infants and

toddlers• Discourage children from putting things in body

openings

Bites/Stings Bites/Stings

• Prevention – protective clothing– DEET (diethyltoluamide) –best repellent– Follow label instructions -> reapply after swimming, sweating,

throughout day– NB – side effects have been reported in young children .˙. long

term effects of DEET are unknown caution agains use of high concentrations of DEET and excessive application

– .˙. Apply DEET (concentration) < 10% to infants clothing – Do not apply DEET to childrens’ hands d/t risk of contact with

eyes– Remove DEET with soap & water when child is brought indoors

• Snake bites – tourniquet, suction– Transport snake with victim

• Animal Bites– Risk for infection,

(see p 786 →)(see p 786 →)

Bee stingsBee stings• Stinger penetrates skin ->contains nerve

ganglion, muscles, & venom sac• Longer the stinger remains in skin, muscles

push it deeper & venom pumped into the wound• Study of method of removal = no difference• Influencing factor amt of time from bee sting or

removal of stinger; >time interval =>venom injected

• Best approach = remove the stinger ASAP, apply cool compress & get away from other bees

• Children taught to avoid bees• Those sensitized & demonstrate life-threatening

systemic response, SQ admin epinephrine STAT• Hypersensitive children; kit with epinephrine,

syringe, & antihistamine preparation. • Wear medic alert bracelet• Someone at school, if not nse, should be

designated to administer if need be• Parents responsible to ensure expiration date

current & replace an outdated one

West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus• Etiology

– By arbovirus– First case in US in NY 1999– Cases now in over 40 states– Mortality is 50% -mainly in older persons

• Transmission– Bite of mosquito that has fed on infected bird or animal– through bld transfusions & organ transplant– Not person to person; no isolation other than Standard Precautions

• Clinical Manifestations– Febrile illness with rash, arthritis, myalgias, weakness,

lymphadenopathy, meningoencephalitis• Nursing Considerations

– Prevention of mosquito bites: proper clothing, insect repellent, removal of standing water

– Inform parents to place mosquito netting over buggy/playpen – Be alert for acute febrile illness & deteriorating condition

Deet – bug repellentsDeet – bug repellents

• Effective for variety of insects

• Protection from 1- several hours

• Reapply if wet

• Adverse effects

• See recommendations for use from

Health Canada

AnaphylaxisAnaphylaxis• Severe allergic rxn• Swelling of airway, lips,

face• Risk for: airway

obstruction• http://www.mayoclinic.com/hea

lth/allergic-reaction/MM00640

• Tx:

Animal bite - first aid - series:Animal bite - first aid - series:• Procedure, part 1 Procedure, part 2

If the bite is actively bleeding, apply direct pressure with a clean, dry cloth until the bleeding subsides. Elevate the area of the bite. If the bite is on the hand or fingers, call the doctor right away. Over the next 24 to 48 hours, observe the bite for signs of infection (increasing skin redness, swelling, and pain). If the bite becomes infected, call the doctor or take the person to an emergency facility.

• Did you know....

• Rabies is 100% preventable, yet results in over 55,000 human deaths each year.

• Rabies is present throughout the world.

• The greatest number of human deaths occur in Asia and Africa where canine (dog) rabies is common.

RabiesRabies

• An acute infection of the CNS

• Caused by virus transmitted by saliva of infected animal

• Virus multiplies in muscles and fatal if untreated

• Highest incidence in humans is in children younger than 15 years

Rabies (cont.)Rabies (cont.)

• 12% of cases come from domestic animals, especially cats

• Infected wild animals are most commonly raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats

• Unprovoked attack is more likely to indicate a rabid animal than a provoked attack

• Antirabies protocol/shots started immediately

Rabies Rabies • an acute viral infection is

transmitted to humans by a bite or by the exposure of broken skin to an infected animal's saliva.

• Immunization given early (preferably within 24 hours but certainly within 72 hours) can usually prevent the disease.