Qualification: Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator
Unit: Unit 1.5: Understand how to support children who are unwell
Learning outcome: 2. Know the signs of ill health in children
Assessment criteria: 2.2 Give examples of when medical intervention is necessary
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- You should be prepared to seek medical attention, if you believe that a child needs it
- If you are not sure, it is better to trust your own instincts and get advice from a medical professional
- Indicators that a child requires medical attention include:
- Convulsions
- Temperature of more than 38 degrees Celsius (if under 3 months) or more than 39 defrees Celsius (if age 3-6 months)
- Continuous, high-pitched or unusual cry
- Refusing to drink for more than 8 hours
- Difficult to wake up or stay awake
- Floppiness or lack of any response to stimuli
- Fast, noisy or difficulty with breathing
- Blue skin/lips
- Paleness
- Be on the lookout for any unexplained changes in a child’s mood or behaviour (e.g. crying and pulling at their ear may indicate an ear infection)
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