Identify the Signs and Symptoms of Common Childhood Illnesses Sneezing, Runny Nose, Headache, Irritability, Mild Temperature Suggests a Common Cold.

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Portfolio Evidence 24A Identify the signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses Sneezing, runny nose, headache, irritability, mild temperature suggests a common cold. * A painful sore throat, hard to swallow, headache and temperature suggest tonsillitis * A blistery rash that itchy and temperature suggests chicken pox * Pinpoint rash over face and body suggests Scarlet fever. * Very sore throat, difficulty in swallowing, fever, headache, aches and pains suggests tonsillitis * Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration gastroenteritis Describe the actions to take when children or young people are ill or injured If a young person is injured you must write the incident in your accident book and inform the Parents/Guardians of the injured child young person. Seek medical advice if needed. Identify circumstances when children and young people might require urgent medical attention * Bones Broken * Unresponsive * Shallow breathing * Disjointed thought or not making sense in speech after head injury or heated exercise * Fever over 102 * Asthmas attack Describe the actions to take in response to emergency situations including: A. Fires – Everyone most stop what they’re doing and line up at the nearest fire exit calmly and walk sensible to the fire meeting point at the other end of the car park. B. Security incidents- Unknown visitors check who they are and ask for I.D C. Missing children or young people- check every in building, tell supervisor and make everyone aware that a child/young person is missing pair up and go look for them. Describe the principles and boundaries of confidentiality and when to share information I would record all information word for word and follow policies and guidelines, and passed onto the relevant members of staff. I must tell the child/young person that I may have to pass the

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