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...