Blisters in children: Response & Precaution

Blisters can be caused by either burns or friction. Often, kids get blisters with new shoes. The outer layer of skin separates from the inner layer and fluid from the inner skin seeps out making the area burn. Eventually, the fluid inside the blister is reabsorbed and the dead outer skin peels off revealing a… [ Continue Reading ]

Dislocations in children: Response & Precaution

Dislocations occur usually in the shoulder joint and the lower jaw. This is because the muscles and ligaments that hold the these bones together are not as resilient as others. The shoulder joint is extremely mobile. As a result, the ball at the top of the upper arm bone can be twisted out of its… [ Continue Reading ]

Burns and Scalds on children: Response & Precaution

Burns affect more than what is visible. The heat penetrates into blood vessels below the skin, dilating them, thus making the plasma (the colourless part of the blood) escape. In a minor burn, the escaped plasma gets trapped in a blister. In a burn that removes the skin altogether, plasma bleeds from the raw area…. [ Continue Reading ]