In winter, cold injuries occur when warm skin comes into contact with cold metal. As soon as a child touches a piece of metal with their bare hand or licks it with their tongue, they will stick to it firmly. The only way to free themselves is to tear off the object along with their skin. The result is a horrific scene—the child cries in pain, and their bloody hands and face shock their parents. Fortunately, "iron" wounds are not often deep, but they still need to be disinfected immediately. First, rinse the wound with warm water, then hydrogen peroxide, which will clean the wound of dirt. A hemostatic sponge works well, but you can also use a sterile bandage folded into several layers, which should be pressed against the wound and held until the bleeding stops completely. If the wound is large, you should see a doctor.
If the child cannot remove the metal object themselves and is crying loudly for help, your correct actions will help prevent serious injury. Do not pull the child away from the metal object, but pour warm water on the stuck area. The metal will release its victim after warming up. Speaking of metal objects, it is important to remember that in winter they take away the child's warmth. Therefore, do not give children children's shovels with metal handles, and cover the metal parts of sleds with fabric. Do not allow children to ride on carousels and swings for long periods of time or climb metal stairs on playground equipment. Be sure to protect your child's hands with gloves.
