HSI: Emergency Care’s Post

For every child under the age of 18 who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal drowning. Read our blog for drowning prevention tips and more. ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02x6m8K0 #EmergencyCare #SummerSafety #WaterSafety #SafetyTips #CPRTraining

For every child under the age of 18 who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal drowning. Read our blog for drowning prevention tips and more. ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02x6D6H0 #EmergencyCare #SummerSafety #WaterSafety #SafetyTips #CPRTraining

Join in the fight to prevent drowning! PREVENTION! If it never happens, we never have to go there. Pool fences with locks, alarms on exterior doors, high locks that young ones can't reach or open. Keeping hands and/or eyes on at all times when children are in or around the pool, or any water for that matter. Life vests for non-swimmers. Floaties or other play blow-up toys are not adequate! A designated adult to watch over the children. There can be NO distractions. No, phones, no tablets, no chatting or internet surfing. You are the life line, their lives are in your care. It only takes a second! Finally, never go in, throw something that floats, reach with a pole, use a towel,something for them to grab onto. If you go in after them, they will pull you under, and we will have 2 victims. And if you have gotten this far, and something still went wrong... Activate EMS, BEGINE CPR. Press in the center of the chest, deep, hard and fast! Book online at www.totheheartcpr.com or for personalized service call ot text Steve at 602-284-6928.

Keep Your Little Ones Safe: Top 10 Poison Prevention Tips🚨 Accidents happen, but we can take steps to keep our curious explorers safe from poisoning! Here are 10 essential tips to share with every parent: 1. Lock it Up! Store medicines, cleaning products, and other dangerous items out of reach or in a locked cabinet. 2. Original Packaging is Key! Keep all cleaning products in their original containers, where safety features are most effective. 3. Don't Re-Bottle! Avoid transferring chemicals to other containers, as children might mistake them for something safe. 4. Child-Resistant is Ideal! Look for products with child-resistant caps whenever possible. 5. Beware of Beautiful Blooms! Keep houseplants out of reach, as some can be poisonous if ingested. 6. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors Save Lives! Install detectors on every level of your home, especially near bedrooms. 7. Out of Sight, Out of Reach! ⚠️ Keep all medications, even daily ones, securely stored away from children. 8. Clear Instructions are Essential! Leave clear instructions for caregivers about medication dosages for each child. 9. Secure the Tools! Keep tool sheds locked to prevent access to harmful chemicals. 10. Be Prepared for Emergencies! Book a CPR and First Aid course to know how to act in an emergency. Save these tips and share them with a parent!📌 Contact Survival CPR for a course, our course coordinators will assist you with booking! ▪️060 872 6730 ▪️info@survivalcpr.co.za ➡️ Refer to our website for all upcoming course dates www.survivalcpr.co.za #childsafety #prevention #poisoningawareness #CPR #firstaid #parentingtips

Read the latest NDPA blog: 'Drowning Prevention Education: Programs and Initiatives'! Learn about some of the programs NDPA and other organizations are implementing to spread the word on water safety. https://lnkd.in/ezqJMK4M #NDPA #DrowningPrevention #WaterSafety

We prioritise the safety and well-being of our residents. We've implemented comprehensive fall prevention practices in our nursing home, and the results have been remarkable! 🤩 What We've Done: 1. Risk Assessments: Conducted thorough assessments to identify individual fall risks. 2. Customized Exercise Programs: Designed tailored exercise routines to improve strength and balance. 3. Staff Training: Trained our team in fall prevention techniques and emergency response. 4. Assistive Devices: Provided residents with necessary devices like walkers and grab bars. The Benefits: 📉 Reduced Fall Incidents: Significant decrease in falls and related injuries. 💪 Enhanced Mobility: Residents feel more confident and mobile. 😊 Improved Quality of Life: Greater independence and a higher sense of security. ❤️ Peace of Mind: Families have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe. We are proud of the positive impact these practices have had on our residents' lives, making our community safer and more supportive. . . . #FallPrevention #SeniorSafety #NursingHomeCare #AgedCare #Wellness #JasdaCare

Are you prepared to handle a choking emergency? Choking in children and infants occurs when a foreign object gets lodged in the throat or windpipe, obstructing the airflow. This can become a life-threatening situation rapidly, as it prevents oxygen from reaching the lungs and brain, potentially leading to brain damage or death within minutes. Signs and Symptoms: 1. Inability to talk, breathe or cough 2. The universal choking sign (clutching the throat with one or both hands) 3. Skin, lips and nails turning blue or dusky (cyanosis) 4. Possible loss of consciousness 5. In infants, there might also be a weak cry and inability to suck or swallow First Aid Management: Choking in Children (1 year to 9 year old): 1. Encourage the child to lean forward and cough. If it doesn’t clear the blockage, dial 000 immediately. 2. Bend the patient well forward and give up to 5 sharp blows on the back between the shoulder blades with the heel of your palm. 3. If back blows are not effective, start chest thrusts. To perform chest thrusts, identify the same compression point as for CPR and give up to five chest thrusts. These are similar to chest compressions but sharper and delivered at a slower rate. 4. With each chest thrust, check to see whether the airway obstruction has been cleared. 5. If the obstruction is still not cleared and the person remains responsive, continue alternating 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts until the blockage is dislodged or the child becomes unconscious. 6. If the child becomes unconscious, start CPR. Before each cycle of compressions and breaths during CPR, check the mouth to see if the blockage has come loose. If visible, try to remove it. Empower yourself with life-saving knowledge. Get ahead and schedule a booking - call us at 📲 1300 707 677 or visit our website today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to respond to emergencies with confidence. https://lnkd.in/gdKYwkMr #ATraining #FirstAidTraining #ChokingResponseTraining #infant #children #backblows #chestthrust #EmergencyResponse #LifeSavingSkills #CPR #SignUptoday #KnowledgeIsPower #savelives #emergencyresponse

An incident that took my breath for a second A 4-year-old girl, typically bubbly and carefree, managed to access her mother’s thyroid medication despite it being placed out of reach. She used a stool to reach the tablets, leading to a highly concerning situation. Fortunately, quick intervention by her mother prevented any potential adverse side effects. This incident highlights the critical need for vigilance and preventive measures when it comes to child safety around medications. Some of the points to Avoid Such Incidents: ·        Secure Storage: Always store medications in locked cabinets or high shelves that children cannot access. ·        Childproof Containers: Use childproof containers for all medications, ensuring that they are designed to resist opening by young children. Even if kept out of reach, having an added layer of protection is crucial. ·        Education and Awareness: As they grow, teach children about the dangers of medications. Make them aware that pills and tablets are not candy and should never be taken unless advised by doctors. ·        Regular Checks: Regularly check areas where medications are stored and ensure that there are no new items within reach that could boost a child’s ability to access them, such as chairs, boxes, or other furniture. ·        Emergency Preparedness: Have a plan in case of emergencies, including knowing the helpline for children emergency hospitals and what are first aid procedures in the event of accidental ingestion. This preparation can make a significant difference in critical situations. Implementing these measures can significantly reduce the risk of such incidents and help ensure a safer environment for children. #usefulcontent #beware #thyroid #awareness

On World Health Day, we're reminded why public safety and health take top priority. It's about safeguarding each other's well-being, from everyday mishaps to emergencies. Get prepared – whether it's through first aid training or having essential supplies on hand. Let's honour World Health Day by being ready to act when health is on the line. Visit sja.ca to get trained or equipped today ❤ #WorldHealthDay #healthandsafety #ontario

I am deeply saddened. I just watched a video showing a car that had reportedly skidded off the road into a river, with local men assisting to remove the victims. I found myself praying that such a tragedy would never befall me or any relative. Is this truly how we respond to such situations? There appeared to be no sense of urgency to transport the victims to the hospital, nor any attempts at proper CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure used when someone's heart stops beating or they stop breathing, such as in cases of cardiac arrest, drowning, or choking). After retrieving them from the submerged car, they were merely covered with plantain leaves, as if they were already lost. Some tried to perform some weird thing on the young schoolgirl- what seemed like a rudimentary CPR on a young schoolgirl. It is clear that we have a long way to go. We urgently need to intensify public education on how to handle accident victims and ensure immediate, appropriate response. If first responders, often local residents, assume a victim has no chance, even those with a chance of survival might not make it. Our initial response to accident victims in those first critical minutes and hours is absolutely crucial. To improve the chances of saving accident victims’ lives, both locals and the country as a whole can focus on the following few steps: 1.Communities should receive basic first aid and CPR training to handle emergency situations effectively. Local authorities, schools, and community centres could organise periodic workshops. 2.Government and NGOs could run awareness campaigns on how to respond to common emergencies, helping more citizens understand the basics of life-saving techniques. 3.Teach basic emergency response and CPR in schools as part of the curriculum. 4.Use radio, television, and social media to teach people not to assume a victim is beyond help and to avoid ineffective practices like covering victims with leaves. 5.Establish or reinforce a national emergency hotline that people can call to report accidents quickly. And 6.Increase the availability of ambulances and trained paramedics, especially in rural areas, to improve the response time to accident scenes. End/