Burning grain, wolf tooth, hunger grainThe so-called ergot occurs mainly in rye. During the flowering period of the grain, the fungal plexus (mycelium) of ergot grows through the ovaries with short fibers. Spores are formed, which unite in a sweet juice, the so-called “honeydew”. Insects transfer so the affection on other ovaries. The fungal fibers … Ergot
Poisoning Particularly with smaller children it sometimes happens that poisoning occurs in the household. The reason is either the intake of parental medication or chemical substances such as detergents, washing powder, cleaning agents and paints. As soon as the parents notice this process, the child must be taken away immediately and kept out of reach. … Poisoning and cauterization
General information Poisoning (intoxication) is a dangerous emergency situation for children. While it is often not possible to find out which drugs or remedies have been taken in small children who have, for example, reached their parents’ medicine cabinet, alcohol intoxication is the most common emergency situation in larger children and adolescents. Symptoms Poisonings in … Poisoning in children
Initial measures If the substance and quantity are unclear, either vomiting must be induced or the substance must be bound in the stomach by giving coal, possibly via a stomach tube. The type of substance and the time elapsed after ingestion are decisive factors. Substances that have just been ingested can be transported out of … Initial measures | Poisoning in children
Poisoning with slug pellets Poisoning in children caused by slug pellets is in most cases life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Slug pellets belong to the insecticide class. It is a preparation which is used to kill and drive away insects. The slug pellets are ingested by children through the mouth, either in solid form … Poisoning with slug pellets | Poisoning in children
General information Injuries caused by accidents and traumas are the most common cause of death among children (childhood emergencies) in Germany. There are about 2 million accidents involving children in Germany every year. 24. 000 inpatient hospital stays make this necessary, with 650 children on average any help comes too late. Causes The main causes … Accidents with the child
General information Burns and scalds are among the most common causes of emergency situations in pediatrics. Scalds account for 85% of thermal injuries in children. Mostly it is small children who independently pull hot water (pasta water, etc.) from the table and get scalded. Scalding only injures superficial layers of the skin. However, hot water … Burns in children
Burns on the hand Burns in children occur more frequently in the extremities, with particularly frequent involvement of the hands. Children are very curious and want to discover and experience a lot. In everyday life, burns preferably occur on the hands when touching a hot stove top or a hot pot, or when pouring hot … Burns on the hand | Burns in children
Homeopathic treatment of burns As with many other diseases, the homeopathic treatment approach is also applied in the context of minor burns in childhood. There are some natural substances, such as the Arsenicum album, the Calendula or the Causticum, which are used both in the form of beads or locally as tinctures or compresses. Based … Homeopathic treatment of burns | Burns in children
General information Only very severe hypoglycaemia causes the children (childhood emergency) to lose consciousness as described above. In most cases, a lowering of blood sugar levels is noticeable in dizziness, cold sweat, concentration problems, headaches, restlessness, trembling and disorientation. Important here is the quick blood glucose test, which can be made within a few seconds … Hypoglycemia in the child
Therapy In this case, the child should be given glucose by infusion for a short period of time. In this case, the symptoms are rapidly receding. For more harmless processes, such as trembling or cold sweat, a glass of cola or a piece of chocolate is often enough. However, if hypoglycemia recurs, one should always … Therapy | Hypoglycemia in the child
Definition Toxoplasmosis is an infectious disease caused by the unicellular organism Toxoplasma gondii. The first description of toxoplasmosis dates back to 1923, but it was not fully understood until almost 50 years later. Toxoplasmosis usually proceeds without further symptoms and is usually harmless. For people with a weak immune system or a first infection during … Toxoplasmosis
