TRAUMA, BURNS, AND

HEAD INJURIES

The size of a lump on the head does not indicate the severity of an injury; often there will be an immediate "goose egg." Ice or cold compresses will help control any swelling. The usual treatment for trauma to any part of the body is RICE: Rest, Ice, Compression (an ace bandage) and Elevation. A child can be burned by liquids that wouldn't hurt an adult. Constant vigilance around hot liquids is imperative.