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PSA of the Day: Infant CPR & Choking Refresher

The holidays are upon us and that may mean you’ll be entertaining family, maybe family with babies. What a great time for an infant CPR and choking primer!

PSA of the Day: Infant CPR and Choking Refresher

Y’all know I love a PSA.  Check it HERE, HERE and HERE.

Years ago, I worked in a hospital and we had to take CPR classes regularly.  Today, I feel I could successfully perform CPR on an adult in an emergency.  But, what about babies or small children?  Their needs are different, and the techniques for CPR or choking, modified.

To the film! Someone get the lights:

NOTE: Rescue breaths given to an infant are smaller, just enough to see their chest rise.

Here are two good sites to reference for more info:

Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED

Infant first aid for choking and CPR: An illustrated guide

Infant CPR and choking aren’t the most pleasant topics, but ones that needs to be periodically addressed.

Thank you for taking the time to read through the post.  Hopefully, you’ll never need to perform infant CPR (it’s more likely you’ll have to respond to choking), but if you do, you’ve got the information you need.

Now go enjoy this holiday season confidant that you can save the day…if necessary.

 

 

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Jennifer

Wednesday 17th of December 2014

I need to get re-certified! Its been too long since I took a CPR/First Aid class! ITs such important info to know and be up to date on!

Patti Tucker

Wednesday 17th of December 2014

Agreed on all points, but even if someone doesn't go so far as to get certified (yay, you!), this refresher could save a life.

Rosemond Cates

Tuesday 16th of December 2014

Great post, Patti!!! I've already pinned it!

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Patti Tucker

Tuesday 16th of December 2014

Thanks for the share!

Amber

Tuesday 16th of December 2014

Thank you for sharing this important information. It had been a while seen I had seen an Infant CPR & Choking demonstration so I needed this information!

Patti Tucker

Tuesday 16th of December 2014

It's such good info to have, especially if your life involves itty-bitties. Happy to share.

Andrea Smyth

Wednesday 19th of November 2014

We are about to have a little one, and this is incredibly important information for all parents to have! Thank you for sharing!

Patti Tucker

Wednesday 19th of November 2014

...and anyone who comes in contact with your itty-bitty (grandparents included). Congrats on the soon to be addition!

Susan - ofeverymoment

Tuesday 18th of November 2014

We never know when we might be in a situation and need this lifesaving skill. Important topic! THanks for sharing it. #Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop.

Patti Tucker

Tuesday 18th of November 2014

So happy to share this incredibly important information.

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