The sun lazily poured over every corner of the living room, casting a cosy golden veil over the relaxing afternoon. Daniel is sitting on the carpet, surrounded by a variety of toy parts and a screwdriver, he is concentrating on trying to repair his son Nick's favourite toy car, hoping to give the little explorer a surprise. On the side, a bottle of clear 502 glue lies quietly next to the toolbox.
However, this peace and harmony is soon shattered by a sudden cry of alarm. Nick, that little guy who was always full of infinite curiosity about the world around him, had somehow crept around behind his dad and grabbed the bottle of glue that was both mysterious and dangerous to him. His eyes glittered with the excitement of a discovery, oblivious to the danger he was about to face.
‘Ss-’ a small but piercing sound that stood out in the stillness of the air. Daniel snapped his head back, only to see Nick's small hand moving away from his eyes in a panic, his eyes already filled with panic and helplessness, tears mixed with glue and Nick's cries, instantly filling the room.
With the sound of Daniel's hurried footsteps, a glass of moderately warm water was brought steadily to Nick. Gently but firmly, he told his son, ‘Nick, be brave, what we're going to do now is to keep our eyes closed and gently roll your eyeballs, letting this warm water help wash the discomfort away.’ Nick, though still tear-stained, seemed to feel the determination and strength as he listened to his dad's words, and he tried to keep his eyes open, slowly rotating his eyeballs as instructed by his dad. Daniel's hand held the glass of water steadily, letting the thin stream of warm water gently brush over Nick's eyelids, each drop carrying his deep love and care for his son. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, the two-minute rinse was both long and short for Daniel, his every movement filled with anxiety and anticipation.
After rinsing, Daniel quickly and orderly directed the other half of the family, his wife, to prepare a soft, hot towel. He gently placed the hot towel over Nick's eyes. Then, without any delay, the family of three quickly drove to the hospital. Under the bright light, the eyes that were once full of fear have gradually regained their calmness. The doctor carefully examined the condition of Nick's eyes and found that apart from a slight redness and swelling, there was nothing serious. He looked up at Daniel with praise in his eyes, ‘Your treatment was timely and appropriate, especially the self-help measures in those three minutes, which played a crucial role in protecting the child's eyes. Had it not been for that, the consequences could have been unimaginable.’
Hearing the doctor's words, Daniel's hanging heart finally dropped. As children grow up, they will inevitably encounter various accidents, and having the right knowledge of first aid care can save a child's life or reduce the extent of injuries at critical moments. In addition, parents should attend first-aid training courses regularly to update and consolidate their first-aid knowledge. Through practical exercises and simulation drills, you can master first aid skills more intuitively and improve your ability to cope with emergencies.
