When it comes to young infants and children, just about any object can become a choking hazard. If an object can fit into a young child’s mouth, you can be assured that it will eventually find its way in there – that’s just the way kids are. The good news, however, is that there are […]
Many parents assume that CPR is a life-saving skill that is only needed for older family members who might be at risk of a heart attack or other cardiac problems. However, infants and children are actually at a much higher risk of needing immediate CPR attention, due to concerns about choking and drowning. If you’ve […]
As the summer goes on, it’s important that we all remember to keep water safety top of mind. “Keeping Kids Safe In and Around Water: Exploring Misconceptions that Lead to Drowning,” our most recent research report made possible with support from Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen program, found that nearly 800 children die in and around […]
Unfortunately, the warm weather of an Outer Banks summer also brings along health and safety risks. Whether it’s a minor discomfort or something that requires a trip to the ER, being as prepared as possible is the best way to handle an emergency situation. So, take some time to dust off your old first aid […]
Babies and children under age 3 are particularly at risk. By the editors of AmericanBaby.com from American Baby According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the most common cause of nonfatal choking incidents is food, most commonly nuts, hot dogs, and chunks of fruit or vegetable. Most choking deaths in children age 3 and […]
by: Lindsay Hutton According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), one child dies every five days from choking on food, making it the leading cause of death in children ages 14 and under. The AAP is calling for the food industry to change the design and labels of foods that pose a choking risk […]
The questions and answers in this brochure are designed to help you, as a parent, make healthy and safe choices for your children. What is a choking hazard? A choking hazard is any object that could be caught in a child’s throat blocking their airway and making it difficult or impossible to breathe. What different […]
Reviewed by health and safety services experts at the American Red Cross in February 2017. We all hope we’ll never be put in the position of having to save a baby’s life, but it could happen. Babies can and do choke on food and toys, slip under the water in the tub or a pool, […]
Updated Feb 2018 Based on the latest curriculum published by the American Red Cross. (also see our current AHA CPR Guidelines ) American Red Cross. (2014, January 1). American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Participant’s Manual. Retrieved January 28, 2015 * The American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), […]
Hands-Only CPR Is for Landlubbers. Old-style Is for Near Drownings. CPR demonstration A man performs CPR in a class from the Ozarks Red Cross. Note that his elbows are straight, not bent like they are on TV. This allows for more force as you lean over the victim. by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H. Although I’ve […]