Transitions

(TDA 2.2; 2.1, 2.2, 2.3) (MU 2.4; 4.1, 4.2, 4.3) (PEFAP 001; 7.1, 7.2) (MPII 002; 4.1, 4.2)

Complete the following table. In the Response/treatment column, give a general explanation of how you would care for a child who becomes ill or injured at your setting. Highlight circumstances that might require urgent medical attention

|Condition/illness/allergy/                     |Signs and symptoms                           |Response/treatment according to role                   |
|circumstance                                   |                                             |                                                       |
|Asthma                                         |Wheezing, Coughing, shortness of breath       |Sit with child, administer quick reliver asthma pump   |
|                                               |                                             |and encourage child to breathe slowly and in a         |
|                                               |                                             |controlled way. Call parents/carer and if necessary   |
|                                               |                                             |dial 999.                                             |
|Sickle cell anaemia                             |Younger children may develop painful swelling|Sit with them quietly and make sure they have         |
|                                               |in their hands or feet. This is often the     |cushions/soft items to make them comfortable.         |
|                                               |first noticeable symptom. Severe pain can     |                                                       |
|                                               |also occur in pelvis, arms and legs and ribs |                                                       |
|Diabetes                                       |Frequent urination in large amounts           |Administer insulin as set out in care plan and...