Precautions for polio care

Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by the polio virus that can seriously endanger physical health. Patients are generally children aged 1 to 6. The main symptoms of this disease are fever, and in severe cases, limb pain and delayed paralysis will occur, which will have a great impact on the child's future living and learning abilities. So, what are the precautions for polio care? I hope the following can help you.

Key points for caring for children with polio:

Rest in bed, keep the airway open, and lie on the right side to facilitate sputum drainage.

The room should be quiet, the air should be fresh, and the room temperature should be kept at around 20℃.

The bed should be soft, the quilt should be light, the child's limbs should be slightly bent, and a small pillow or air bag can be placed underneath.

Turn the child over and change his position to keep the skin clean and hygienic to prevent bedsores.

Nutritious and easily digestible foods, such as egg custard, noodle soup, millet porridge, minced meat porridge, etc. Eat some fruits and vegetables.

Children with polio should be isolated for treatment for at least 40 days and should not come into contact with healthy children. These are the things you should pay attention to when caring for polio.

The above is the introduction to the precautions for polio care. In daily life, you should pay attention to details, develop good habits, and take measures to care for polio in daily life. If you have any questions, you can consult a professional doctor at the polio hospital. I wish you a speedy recovery.