Epilepsy – To treat the child it is important that they are protected from injury and maintain an open airway. Move any bystanders away so that the child’s privacy and dignity is maintained. If the child is falling, support them and gently lay them on the ground. Do not leave the child unattended. Clear a space around the child and place something soft under their head such as a pillow or a blanket, only move the child if they are in danger. Do not try to restrict the body movements and loosen any tight clothing. Do not try to force the mouth open or put anything in it. Once seizure is finished place the child in the recovery position and stay with the child until recovery is complete. Only send for an ambulance if the seizure continues for more than five minutes (unless other wise stated on child’s medical form), if the child takes longer than 15 minutes to recover or if they are injured.
Asthma – It is important that the child is kept calm and reassured. Sit the child down, leaning them forward, resting on a table to support, if the child has medication encourage them to take it and if symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Sickle cell - Call and ambulance, if the child is unconscious and is not breathing, begin CPR. If child is unconscious and breathing, check that their airway is open and place child in the recovery position. Do not leave the child unattended.
Diabetes – Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) include: feeling faint, dizzy or light headed, confused and appear drunk, aggressive, rapid pulse, shallow breathing, trembling limbs, pale and sweaty skin and loss of consciousness. If unconscious check child’s airway and breathing and call an ambulance. If breathing place child in recovery position, if they aren’t breathing begin CPR. If conscious give the child a “fast acting sugar” such as glucose tablets, a sugary drink, Jam or honey and then follow up with a “long acting” carbohydrate such as bread, cereal, crisps, biscuits, roll and banana or a cereal bar.
High blood sugar (hyperglycaemia) usually takes several hours to develop and therefore is difficult to observe. Symptoms include thirst and frequently passing urine. If these symptoms go unnoticed the child may become flushed, drowsy and begin to vomit. Call an ambulance. If child is unconscious and is not breathing begin CPR. If the child is breathing place them in the recovery position. If conscious, stay with the child and monitor their responses
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