First aid impotance

Here be eight reasons you should take youngster cardiopulmonary resuscitation and First assist 1 . There argon differences mingled with Infant CPR and Child CPR, including hand placement the technique for compressions how racy to push the technique to give a breath. 2. Practice matters We know from lore that the retention of CPR skills is at best 6 months without review, and a revision in skills complicates the issue. The American Heart Association recommends everyone should take a CPR class every two years but f you simply took Infant CPR, you havent yet learned what to do on a tyke older than one. . Your toddler is mobile. This developmental fact changes a lot Injuries are now more common. And since a toddler is still gaining a smell out of balance and his head is still heavy, the majority of falls in a toddler impact the head and face. Would you know what to do? 4. First Aid is used on a weekly, if not daily, basis for most toddlers designate of everything your toddl er gets into these days. Theyre more ndependent, exploring their world, and testing limits.Well discuss how to make their environment safer. prevention is key. 5. Choking is more common. Young children, ages 1-5 are at a high risk for choking since they are now take in new foods, and are also more likely to try to run while eating or not properly chew their food. The choke-saving skills are different for children than infants, so again that hands-on practice is important 6. A chance to pct experiences. In almost everyChild CPR and First Aid class, there are a few people who have already been to the ER with their toddler or called their pediatrician with concerns over an injury. Learn from other parents 7. This class is for entirely caregivers. Anyone who cares for your toddler needs to have this knowledge. Nannies, grandparents, parents. 8. Youll have the skills to save a life. I saved my daughters life. As an American Heart Association instructor, as the course Manager for CP R and Safety at Isis, and most importantly as a parent, I want you to have these skills, too.