Cardiac Arrest & children

Did you know that 60% of children who die die from trauma. That is right ...trauma be it from falls, car accidents, stabbings, shootings, abuse, etc. The other 40% die from respiratory illnesses like Asthma, pneumonia, croup, and so on. Sure there is a small percentage who die from congenital heart defects but it is a very small percentage in comparison. The key is prevention! Trauma is preventable no matter what the mechanism. Respiratory issues are not preventable but letting them get to a critical point before treating them or getting them medical help is. If a child looks to be in distress the are, get them help, call 911. Better to be safe than sorry. For more information we at Safety 911 New England offer programs for medical providers to deal with such emergencies such as EPC, PEARS, as well as PALS. Please visit our website for more information.