• Ride their bike into the street without looking? (School age.) • Fall down stairs that are not protected by a safety gate? (Toddler.) • Chew on medication thinking it is candy? (Preschool.)
[Point out that poisoning is a danger for three of the four age groups. Point out that even vitamins can be poisonous if too many are taken.]
One of the most important things that you will learn today is the system that Safe Sitter®
uses to assess an injury/health problem to determine
who should handle it. You are going to learn to decide who should handle any injury or health problem based on the seriousness and urgency of the problem.
• If there is a THREAT TO LIFE, call 9-1-1 because this is both serious and urgent.
• If there is a significant injury or illness, contact the parent, because the situation is serious but not urgent. The child will probably need medical care.
• If there is a minor problem, handle it yourself because the situation is not serious, nor urgent.
Page 28 talks about several dangers to children that result in accidental injuries and deaths to young children every year – dog bites, unsecured guns, and bath time. Let’s take a moment to read through this information before we get into the First Aid Chart on the following page. [Give participants a couple minutes to review the information.]
On pages 29-31 you will see the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart. This was
written for grandparents who are babysitting their grandchildren. It’s easy to use—injuries are in alphabetical order. It includes first aid guidance that follows the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and you should always follow the directions exactly. Don’t use home remedies or other treatment methods. [If participants challenge this, remind them that the Safe Sitter®
the guidance of AAP pediatricians and is updated regularly. It was developed by Safe Sitter®
for use by grandparents by Safe Sitter®
a board-certified pediatrician.] Two important reminders when you’re treating an injury:
1. Any time a child is injured and the skin is broken as a result, remind parents of the importance of making sure the child is protected from Tetanus. [Tetanus is a very serious disease that can occur if a wound becomes infected.]
2. Use disposable gloves, if they are available, when you’re treating an injury or if you will come into contact with blood or bodily fluids.
First Aid Chart follows
founder Patricia A. Keener, M.D., and adapted Medical Director Sara Ross, M.D.,
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