A small child needs eyes and eyes, since while he explores the world around him, he can climb into forbidden places or take an object that he is dangerous to play. So, for example, if parents did not follow their child, then in time they might hear a cough, which indicates that the child swallowed a penny. If a child has a foreign body in his throat or esophagus, this can be dangerous for his life. In this situation, parents begin to clutch convulsively at the head, simultaneously remembering the rules of first aid in case the child choked.
What if a one-year-old child swallowed a coin?
The first desire that arises from the parents in a situation, if a kid swallowed a foreign object , is to make an enema. However, this is absolutely unacceptable, since the foreign body itself is a stress for the entire digestive system. The enema will only accelerate its work and may contribute to the fact that the coin is stuck in the intestine. As a result, intestinal obstruction may develop.
Immediately call an ambulance. Before the brigade arrives, it is forbidden:
- to feed and water the child;
- Give him a crust of bread in order to push the object further along the trachea;
- try to shake out the subject;
- use laxatives.
If a coin swallowed by a child is small, then it is sufficient to include in the diet of its food products rich in fiber - bran, vegetables and fruits. Over time, the coin comes out of the body naturally.
In the event that the child has signs of suffocation, manifested in wheezing, barking coughing and blueening of the face, you should immediately begin to provide first aid: the parent walks behind the child, wraps his arms around his waist and starts not very much
If, after a time, you find a coin, then there is no cause for concern. But in case it was not found in the stool, it is necessary to go to the children's polyclinic and make an x-ray photograph that will show the location of the coin localization.
A one-year-old kid studies the world with the help of touch, including pulling objects into his mouth. Therefore, you can not leave him alone in the room unattended. If you notice that the child has swallowed a coin, it is important to be able to give him first aid and seek medical help.