RE: Meningitis
by: Rose - 24-05-08 08:15
Glad you were able to get him medical attention swiftly and congratulations to your staff for their commitment.
I'd like to echo your statement regarding childcare workers having faith in their abilities.
I was recently in a nursery with a 14 month old girl who was having great problems breathing due to asthma. On asking if she'd been given her inhaler, the deputy and room leader had to consult because no-one knew if she'd been given the inhaler at home.
Salbutamol cannot be overdosed on. Too much may cause slight shaking as its a stimulant. Not enough salbutamol in this situation can be dire. If a child is struggling to breath, wheezing, breathing through their stomach and lethargic, please give the inhaler.