by admin | Jul 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Are there ever any times when you should not even attempt CPR? Yes, here are 4 reasons not to do CPR Happy long weekend! We hope you’re enjoying the Canada Day or Independence Day weekend (or you’re just Relaxing on a Sunday Afternoon). Whichever it is,...
by admin | Jun 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
Another child saves his sister’s life! Didn’t we just write about a 9-year-old saving his sister’s life with CPR he’d seen on TV? Well here’s comes an incredibly similar story…. Tristan Saghin saw CPR done while watching Black Hawk Down (at 9 years of age? OK –...
by admin | Jun 8, 2011 | CCEFA, CPR, News, WEFA
No. Oh, sorry – you wanted a longer post? Here goes…. I was recently asked ‘can you eMail 911’? My first reaction was to explain that the 911 call system is for emergencies like, for example, doing CPR on a child. Perhaps stopping to compose an eMail wasn’t...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | CCEFA, CPR, Uncategorized, WEFA
This post picks up on a theme we mentioned earlier – the 3 ‘P’s which can be used to guide first aid treatments and priorities. They’re often mentioned in the Child Care course, but not always emphasised on other courses because of teaching...
by admin | May 27, 2011 | News
Do you know how and when to call 911? It seems obvious. You pick up the phone and dial 9-1-1 (at least you do in this area). Is it really that easy? Well yes and no. That’s why calling for help is included as a teaching topic on every course we offer. Tomorrow...