Oh, these boys! How much trouble is the growing sons! After all, you will not always be able to patronize and control the growing tomboy. From around elementary school age, children are more left to their own devices. And then “surprises” begin on their part: then your boy will come home after lessons with a “beautified” face after clarifying his relationship with a classmate, then he will accidentally fall off his bicycle, severely injuring his knee. There can be many unforeseen situations, because your baby is not always growing up as a diligent "nerd." And it happens that he accidentally pierced his leg with a nail. What to do in this situation? A list of quick-action measures and the dangerous consequences of infection are listed in this article. The most important thing is not to get confused, to act quickly and thoughtfully.
How dangerous is a child to pierce his leg with a rusty nail?
What is the feature of this injury? First of all, in the deep entry of a possible infection. A sharp nail can penetrate a very considerable distance into the soft tissue. There are even cases that it is necessary to remove old and twisted iron objects in the emergency room, since it is difficult to do this yourself. Together with rust, particles of soil also fall into the wound, and with it, tetanus spores. And for a person who does not have a vaccine against this disease, in one case out of four, this is fatal. Or it is possible to introduce a "Pseudomonas aeruginosa", which can lead to gangrene. Therefore, one treatment of the wound with a disinfecting solution and application of a bandage cannot be dispensed with. In cases where someone pierced his leg with a nail, treatment includes compulsory tetanus vaccination.
Danger of this disease
Many people believe that profuse bleeding can wash away an infection in a wound. But this is far from the case. If the cut is deep enough and not at all superficial in nature, soft tissues are affected. As a result, infection toxins, entering the bloodstream through a wound, can cause the following:
- convulsive syndrome ;
- airway spasm;
- violation of the osteoarticular apparatus;
- change in the structure of muscle tissue.
In the case of tetanus, the treatment is carried out in a hospital and lasts at least three months, after which the victim is monitored for another two years. But even in the case of successful treatment, residual effects may appear: muscle weakness, deformation of the spinal bones, and impaired joint mobility. All this is a retribution for the lack of vaccination and improper actions after injury.
If a child pierces his leg with a nail, what to do for first aid?
Rinse the wound with a weak solution of potassium permanganate, and treat the area around it with iodine or brilliant green. Apply a sterile dressing to the damaged area . Then, without fail, you need to see a doctor. If a child pierces his leg with a nail, what will the specialists do, what measures will he have in a medical facility? First, check the timing of receiving tetanus toxoid. Vaccination should be carried out every ten years, regardless of age. Then, depending on the severity of the damage, the doctor will prescribe treatment. Usually enough foot baths with strong saline are enough. But it happens that the child pierced his leg very strongly with a nail. What should be done so that the wound does not inflame and quickly heal? Complex treatment is carried out with the mandatory intake of antibiotics and the treatment of the wound with special ointments.
Do not self-medicate! Consult a doctor to avoid unpleasant and dangerous consequences!