Although parents are very careful and vigilant, with young children, just a minute of neglect, many unexpected dangerous accidents can still happen such as foreign bodies, suffocation, poisoning, anaphylaxis, ... Therefore, equipping with knowledge and skills on cardiopulmonary resuscitation is especially useful when the child has an accident leading to apnea
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure that involves extra-chest compressions and respiratory support (mouth-to-mouth breathing), which can save the life of a child with cardiac arrest or apnea . When done properly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation helps supply oxygen to the heart, brain, and other organs until the medical staff helps or until the child regains consciousness.
The image below will provide parents fully with cardiopulmonary resuscitation for babies under 1 year:
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-115 is the emergency phone number applied in all provinces, mother calls immediately without dialing the area code.
- For those who directly take care of the baby, learn about cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods for children. These are valuable knowledge indispensable for parents.
- Time is a very important factor when it comes to emergency management of a child with cardiac apnea. Usually, brain damage occurs after 4 minutes and leads to death 4 - 6 minutes later.
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) helps to maintain the baby's life, so besides studying materials, mothers still need to attend a specialized training, under the guidance of experts to be able to practice these operations accurately and skillfully.
How to give first aid to common accidents in young children The surrounding environment always contains many dangers for babies regardless of age. Knowing some ways to first aid when a child has an accident is an essential knowledge for all parents. Below are tips for giving first aid to common accidents among young children.
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