Most children are quite mischievous, even when they are in school or doing homework, they are full of mischievous nature. Some children are accustomed to playing with sharpened pencils while writing, which can easily cause them to get pricked by the pencils. So, what if a child gets a pencil prick?
If a child is pricked by a pencil, first check the location and severity of the injury. First, carefully clean the bacteria from the wound area, then use alcohol or iodine to gently wipe the pencil wound of the child, which can eliminate the bacteria from the child's wound. Because pencils contain lead elements, after being punctured by a pencil, a large amount of bacteria will accumulate at the wound site.
If the injury is in important areas such as the eyes, head, and throat, and bleeding has already occurred, parents must not be careless and should take their children to the hospital for examination in a timely manner. To prevent inflammation and infection of these important areas, which may pose a huge threat to children.
If the child's injury is in an inconspicuous area such as limbs, parents should treat the wound as soon as possible to avoid inflammation. If the pencil tip is stuck in the child's face, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination and, if necessary, undergo local surgical dressing changes to avoid infection caused by improper handling. However, the punctured area may leave black marks that will naturally fade over time.
Whether a child accidentally pricks themselves with a pencil or gets hurt by another child, it will definitely cause some pain. At this point, the child may experience crying and anxiety. Parents must calm the child's emotions and tell them that getting hurt by a pencil is normal and will heal after a while. Don't be afraid.
