A Family Guide to CPR: What Every Parent Needs to Know




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Summary: If an emergency arose, would you know how to do CPR on your child? Or perform other life-saving measures?If the situation ever arose, would you know how to do CPR on your child? Would you know how to help a choking child? What if you weren't around... would your babysitter or teenage child know how to help a younger child? In the event of emergencies such as these, knowledge and know-how are your two best friends. But there are many questions surrounding these procedures, especially when it comes to kids. For instance, at what age should your kids learn this very important life-saving information? What sort of emergency education programs are available in your area? Dr. Deborah Mulligan, MD, shares the information you need to save a life if you had to, as well as how to learn the proper CPR techniques.