CPR
Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. When performed correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be given by health care providers.What Is CPR?The letters in CPR stand for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a ...
Source: The Nemours Foundation
First-Aid Kit
Regardless of how careful you and your child are, injuries are bound to occur now and then. When they do, it is good to be prepared with a well-stocked first-aid kit. It is important to check your kit regularly to restock items that have been used and replace items that are out-of-date. The ...
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Frostbite Instruction Sheet
Exposure to extreme cold can cause frostbite, which is a serious condition that requires emergency care. Fast...
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Cuts Instruction Sheet
Cuts: Many cuts can be safely trated at home.Large and deeper cuts-or any wounds that won't stop bleeding-need...
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Broken Bones Instruction Sheet
Broken Bones: Broken bones are not uncommon in children-especially after a fall. A brokenbone requires esergency...
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Is it a Medical Emergency?
Even healthy kids get hurt and sick sometimes. In some cases, you may panic and want to head straight to the emergency...
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First-Aid Kit
A well-stocked first-aid kit, kept within ...
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Bleeding
Most small cuts don't present any danger to your child. But bleeding from large cuts may require > immediate...
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U.S. Poison Control Centers
If you have a poison emergency or a question about poisons and you're in the United States, call 1-800-222-1222. This...
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Fire and Burn Injuries
Children are very vulnerable to fires and burns because of their curiosity and ignorance of the danger of fire....

