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Is it OK to grab a child by the arm?

But be careful: Lifting or grabbing a child by the arms can result in a common injury called “nursemaid's elbow,” also known as “pulled elbow.” It occurs when a bone in a child's lower arm becomes partially dislocated at the elbow joint, causing sudden pain around the elbow.

health.clevelandclinic.org - Why You Shouldn't Pick Up or Swing a Child By the Arms – Cleveland Clinic

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Toddlers might squeal with delight when a playful family member picks them up by the wrists and swings them around, or when you pull them up by their hands to help them jump over a puddle. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy But be careful: Lifting or grabbing a child by the arms can result in a common injury called “nursemaid’s elbow,” also known as “pulled elbow.” It occurs when a bone in a child’s lower arm becomes partially dislocated at the elbow joint, causing sudden pain around the elbow. “It’s a benign problem, but it is painful for the child,” says pediatric orthopedic surgeon Ryan Goodwin, MD. “The child might cry or hold their elbow because it hurts.” Nursemaid’s elbow tends to happen most often to kids between the ages of two to five years old, whose bones and ligaments are still immature and developing. The good news is, there’s a simple maneuver that can get the elbow back in place. But Dr. Goodwin stresses that you shouldn’t try it at home unless you’re totally confident that your child’s pain is truly caused by nursemaid’s elbow.

How do you know your child has nursemaid’s elbow?

The most obvious sign is that the pain starts after the child has been pulled or lifted by the arms. Nursemaid’s elbow is not usually caused by a fall, so if your child complains of elbow pain after falling, seek medical attention – it may be something more serious, like a fracture or broken bone. You also likely won’t see any visual signs of an injury, like swelling or a deformity. These, too, warrant more immediate medical attention. “If there’s any question at all whether it’s nursemaid’s elbow or not, seek medical care and get an X-ray for the child,” Dr. Goodwin advises.

How to reduce the pain of nursemaid’s elbow at home

If you’re certain that your child’s pain was caused by a pulled elbow, try this maneuver that might be able to stop the pain: Hold the child’s arm out and cradle the elbow in one hand. Turn the arm so that the palm faces upward toward the ceiling. Flex the elbow so that the palm of their hand touches their shoulder. If your child is in too much pain to tolerate this, or if it does not work, it’s time to see a doctor or visit the emergency room. But, if that maneuver does relieve the pain, then your child should be able to go about their day without further pain or complications. “The challenge becomes, once it happens to a child, it’s likely to happen again,” Dr. Goodwin says. “But kids will usually grow out of it by age five or six.” The important thing to keep in mind is to be as gentle as possible when lifting your child by the wrists or hands. And no matter how much fun they’re having, keep the lifting and swinging to a minimum – repetition only increases the chances of nursemaid’s elbow taking place.

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Can a school search my child without permission?

Searches by school staff Searches must be based on reasonable grounds and cannot be used for a strip search. It can include searching the pupil's bag, desk or locker. However, the pupil must be present, as should a second member of staff.

libertyhumanrights.org.uk - Can I be searched in school? - Liberty

What are the rules for a police search?

Ordinary police officers have to obey the stop and search rules when they search pupils on school property as well. This means that, before a search, the officer has to tell the individual:

their name

their police station

that the individual is being detained for a search

what they’re searching for

that the individual can request a copy of the official record of the search. It also means that the initial search should only be an outer layer search. This means that they can ask someone to take off outer jackets, hats, etc. but nothing which will reveal skin. They can only conduct a strip search (e.g. asking someone to take off a t-shirt or anything more than their outer layers) if they have reasonable grounds to believe that this is where they’ll find what they’re looking for. The fact that they don’t find something during the outer layer search is not a reasonable ground for a strip search. Any strip search has to take place out of public view. The police are allowed to use reasonable force for a search. But this should only be used as a last resort. For example if someone is physically resisting being searched. If they use force which seems unreasonable this could be illegal. If you believe that you were searched with unreasonable force, or if the officer didn’t explain everything above, we would suggest approaching a solicitor with expertise in public law. You can see our ‘I Need a Lawyer‘ page for information on how to find one.

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