What would you do if a Baby had HIV
If you were a babysitter and found out that the baby had HIV
im supposed to write a paragraph about this and
i got nothing but talk to the parents
any ideas? thx in advance
October 14, 2010
3 Comments • Newest first
Is there really much you can do? The parents probably already know. I don't understand how a babysitter would find out something like this before the parents do.
[quote=Fliss]O.o wha? I didnt know that,
OT: I cant babysit, I lose interest in about an hour in the infant. Then Baby gets screwed. -.- It happened to me once before, when I was like in grade 5 I had this kid about 1 sitting onthe couch, and then I was on the computer and he fell off the couch. o.o[/quote]
It's the reason why infant obstructed airway CPR is a bit "tricky". You ONLY sweep for the object if you see it because you run the risk of cutting the babies throat. Not only will s/he choke on the blood, but babies are very quick to bleed to death.
[quote=MyNaginata]Since HIV can be transmitted through bodily fluids, wouldn't you be less inclined to touch the baby?[/quote]
Unless the baby bleeds, it is not a concern. Feces, saliva and urine aren't transporters of HIV.
I wouldn't do anything I normally wouldn't do when caring for a baby, sanitation wise. Legally, the parents don't have to tell me the child is infected due to the ADA. If the child gets injured so bad it bleeds, it would be a call to 9-1-1 anyway, an infant only has to bleed out a tablespoon of blood before it becomes critical.