{"id":291,"date":"2015-09-16T10:30:09","date_gmt":"2015-09-16T14:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=291"},"modified":"2021-04-02T11:20:31","modified_gmt":"2021-04-02T15:20:31","slug":"treating-your-kids-emergency-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/treating-your-kids-emergency-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to handle your kids\u2019 injuries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Come summertime, kids love to be outdoors. But if you\u2019ve got young and especially adventurous kids, you\u2019re bound to encounter an injury or two.<\/span><\/p>\n

With all that running and jumping comes the possibility of cuts, scrapes,\u00a0bites, and broken bones. \u201cThere are more injuries during the summertime as children are outdoors more playing with friends and enjoying the summer sun,\u201d says <\/span>Elisa Song, MD<\/span><\/a>, a holistic pediatrician. \u201cRiding bikes and scooters, climbing trees, running around at the park, playing on play structures, exploring nature and just being kids.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

There are some injuries you can handle at home if you know some basic first aid for kids, but others will need medical attention (sometimes <\/span>urgently<\/span><\/a>). Here\u2019s how to know what to do in each <\/span>situation<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of pediatric injuries<\/b><\/h2>\n

When kids get on their bikes, scooters or lace-up their sneakers for a game of tag, any number of accidents can happen. Preventing injuries is key: Have them wear helmets and teach them about traffic safety. But even then, kids will still receive injuries. It\u2019s important to know how to handle each kind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Head injuries<\/b><\/h3>\n

These can run the gamut from bumps and bruises to concussions and skull fractures. If your child is experiencing any of the following, seek immediate medical attention:<\/span><\/p>\n