Category Archives: Parenting

Choking and CPR

By SureFire CPR | Published: March 22, 2012

Few things are more frightening than choking on a piece of food or inhaling fluid. That terrifying moment when you cannot get a breath and reflexively begin coughing is not soon forgotten. Yet it happens all the time. Do you know what to do when a loved one chokes?

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Basic First Aid for Children

By SureFire CPR | Published: March 14, 2012

There is no question society has become more active and with the many different opportunities for athletic events, water and snow activities, dance and gymnastics offered to children, it’s no wonder the risk for injury has increased somewhat with our younger population. Would you know what to do to give assistance during the first few minutes after an injury occurred until professional help arrives?

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Babysitters and CPR

By SureFire CPR | Published: March 12, 2012

Does your babysitter have the skills to intervene in an emergency with your little one? Do you as a child care provider know what to do when seconds count? Find out more about babysitting, child care and CPR.

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Real Life Heroes of CPR – A Brother to the Rescue

By SureFire CPR | Published: March 9, 2012

Unexpectedly a brother found his sibling unconscious and in respiratory distress. Through his heroic efforts, the life of his family member was saved. Would you know what to do if this were your loved one?

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Healthier Kids – Parents are the Key and PALS Plays a Role

By SureFire CPR | Published: March 5, 2012

Being aware of the impact parents have upon children can help to create a lifelong impression changing habits and influencing their choices into adulthood for better health. The American Heart Association agrees. Find out how.

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Children’s Injuries and Sports – CPR and First Aid

By SureFire CPR | Published: February 29, 2012

Children get hurt as they play and injury is part of growing up. But what can be done to minimize the potential for childhood injury? Several steps can be taken and as responsible adults, we need to know what to do to keep our kids safe at play.

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Chest Pain in Children – PALS to the Rescue (part two)

By SureFire CPR | Published: February 28, 2012

Uncommon to children is the complaint of chest pain that is related to cardiac injury or illness. Typical pediatric chest pain complaints are due to minor injury, illness or even stress. But when there is a cardiac cause for a child’s chest pain, serious concerns can be raised.

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Chest Pain in Children – PALS Training to the Rescue

By SureFire CPR | Published: February 27, 2012

Occasionally, children complain that their “chest hurts”. Of course, with an adult, one would automatically assume “chest pain” signifies heart problems. But is this the case with children’s complaints of chest discomfort?