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Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year

Overview CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is pushing down on a person's chest and breathing into their mouth. It's used in emergencies when someone's heart stops beating or when someone is not …
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Choking Rescue for Babies

… or throat each time the airway is opened during CPR. If you see the object, take it … or throat each time the airway is opened during CPR. If you see the object, take it …
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Choking Rescue Procedure Heimlich Manoeuvre

… are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. … to give up to 5 back slaps between the baby's shoulder blades. If the object does not pop … to give up to 5 back slaps between the baby's shoulder blades. If the object does not pop …
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CPR Basics

… then use the chart below as a reference. CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults … then use the chart below as a reference. CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults …
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Advance Care Planning Should I Receive CPR and Life Support

… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life …
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No CPR form

… For the form to be valid, it must be signed by a consenting adult, either you or … you have a No CPR order that is visible and signed, you will not be given CPR by first … British Columbians who have a physician-signed No CPR order are eligible to …
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Dealing With Emergencies

… of this topic.) Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services, such as the local fire department, … development): Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Get an AED if there is one nearby. … for 2 minutes. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Get an AED if there is one nearby. …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… 110b Child Nutrition Series Anyone who provides care to babies and young children must be aware of the risks of …
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Lungs and Airways

… (MRI) Mediastinoscopy Nicotine Tests Rapid Sputum Tests for Tuberculosis (TB) Sleep Studies Sputum Culture Sputum Cytology Thoracentesis …
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Stress Management Breathing Exercises for Relaxation

… or just before you fall asleep. Breathing exercises can help you relax, because they … breathe affects your whole body. Breathing exercises are a good way to relax, reduce …