Drowning is the leading reason for death in Arizona (AZ) in kids below four years old. (See Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona)
There is no solitary strategy suggested to prevent drownings. What is advocated is a three-step approach: “Block, Watch and Learn.”
Step One: Block.
Block entry to the water. Close bathroom doors so small children cannot drown in toilets. Block the pool with a barrier such as a fence or pool cover.
Step Two: Watch.
Continual supervision must be exercised near all the water. Most common drownings happen in lakes, pools, bathtubs, toilets, buckets, and ponds.
Step Three: Learn.
Learn how to swim and get trained in CPR. All kids ought to take swimming instruction also.
CPR Certification can be the difference between Life and Death to someone you love. Anyone that takes care of children should learn CPR and recertify biannually.
When you take CPR Training you will learn to administer CPR to Children, Infants, and Adults as per the guidelines established by the American Heart Association( AHA).
Unfortunately, when a child drowns first responders such as Firefighters, EMT’s, and Paramedics are the first to begin CPR. Lots of people are hesitant to give CPR for fear of doing it wrong or injuring the person further. If your child drowns, every second counts. You must not waste time waiting for paramedics to show up to get started on CPR. Every minute that goes by diminishes the chances of survival. CPR is more successful when performed within the 1st 5 minutes after the patient quits breathing. How long will it take for paramedics to arrive? Five minutes? Ten minutes? If this is your kid, can you afford to not know CPR?
