CPR for child age 1 to 8 years
Alternative names:
rescue breathing, chest compressions - for ages 1-8 years;
resuscitation, cardiopulmonary - for ages 1-8 years
Prevention:
The most common situations in which young children need CPR
are car accidents, drowning, fires and burns, homicide, suffocation
and unintentional firearm accidents. With this in mind, remember
that simple instruction can prevent accidents.
- Teach your child the meaning of "No!"
- Teach your children the basic principles of fire safety.
- Teach your child to swim.
- Teach your child pedestrian safety and bicycle safety.
- Never let a child ride in a car without a car seat or
safety belt firmly in place.
- Teach your child firearm safety.
Never underestimate what a child can do--play it safe and
assume that the child is more mobile and more dexterous than
you thought possible. Think ahead to what the child may get
into next, and be ready. Climbing and squirming are to be
expected. Always use safety straps on high chairs and strollers.
Recognize what is age-appropriate for children - especially
when choosing toys. Don't give small children toys that are
heavy or fragile or that have batteries or small parts.
Create a safe environment and supervise children carefully
- particularly around water and near furniture. Dangers such
as electrical outlets, stove tops, and medicine cabinets are
attractive to small children. Inspect toys for fragility,
small or loose parts, sharp edges, projectiles, and other
hazards.
Choose non-toxic paints, markers, or crayons.
Update Date: 10/08/99
Updated by: adam.com editorial
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