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By Shirley A. Jones
Be ready for first relief care and survival in any setting-at domestic, at the highway, outdoor, whereas boating, mountaineering, or tenting. From acting CPR on an grownup, baby, or youngster to facing bleeding and surprise, cuts and damaged bones, center assaults, emergency childbirth, poisoning, drowning, scuba diving mishaps, barren region survival, and common mess ups akin to tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and earthquakes. This moveable, water-resistant advisor is helping you quick locate the data you want to improve a course of action for assessing and treating all types of first reduction and survival emergencies. a different characteristic contains puppy protection describing tips on how to gather a puppy first relief equipment, acting CPR on a puppy and cat, and retaining pets secure in the course of typical failures. make a copy in your house, motor vehicle, boat, camper, or backpack and be "ready" while emergencies take place.
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Listen for noisy or high-pitched breathing. Step 2. If you determine the airway is blocked, support the infant’s head and neck and lay the infant face down on your forearm. Using your leg or lap for support, keep the infant’s head lower than the body. qxd 8/18/11 12:15 PM CPR EMERGENCY ACTIONS—cont’d Step 3. Give back slaps: With the heel of your free hand, strike five quick, forceful slaps between the infant’s shoulder blades. Step 4. Turn the infant face up on your other arm. Using your leg or lap for support, keep the infant’s head lower than the body.
Once you see crowning—the top of the baby’s head appearing in the vaginal opening—wash your hands with soap and water, put on the gloves from your first aid kit, and prepare for delivery.
WHAT TO DO NEXT ■ If breathing begins, monitor the infant until help arrives. ■ If the infant moves but is still not breathing, continue rescue breathing at 12–20 breaths/min. ■ If neither movement nor breathing occurs and you are still alone, shout for help. Continue CPR until help arrives. If an AED is available, set up and use it. See instructions on pages 36–39. CHOKING: ALERT ADULT OR CHILD (1 YEAR OLD OR OLDER) What Signs Indicate Choking? qxd 8/18/11 12:15 PM CPR EMERGENCY ACTIONS Step 1.