In winter, the likelihood of children getting injured increases, especially during active recreation on tubes, sleds, and skis. This was reported by Arthur Satyilganov, a trauma surgeon at the City Children's Clinical Emergency Hospital and head of the Department of Pediatric Surgery at I.K. Akhunbaev Kyrgyz State Medical Academy, in a program on Birinchi Radio.
Satyilganov noted that many injuries occur due to large crowds on tubing tracks, insufficient supervision of children, and instances where little ones venture onto the roadway. Over the past two to three years, there has also been an increase in injuries related to the use of electric scooters and mopeds, which often move both on the road and in pedestrian areas.
He emphasized the importance of checking that all vehicles have stopped before crossing the street.
“Even if one car has stopped, you shouldn’t rush. There are situations where one stops, and another continues moving and hits a child,” the doctor warned.In addition, the doctor shared key first aid rules for injuries:
If there is bleeding, it is necessary to quickly stop it using available materials or apply a tourniquet if there is a first aid kit. The tourniquet should be applied above the injury site on areas with a single bone, such as the shoulder or thigh.
Do not attempt to reposition dislocated or broken bones yourself, as this may cause more serious damage.
Immobilization of the injured limb is also important: if possible, it should be secured using makeshift materials, such as skis.
If the limb is deformed, it should be fixed in the position it is in, without trying to return it to its original state.
The specialist noted that parents should be especially vigilant during the winter period and not leave children unattended, especially in crowded recreational areas and near roadways.
