Should children Learn CPR????

Many People know how important CPR skills are, but it may be the case that only after a life has been saved through this method does the importance of CPR really sink in.

Do you think that children should be trained in CPR? We could have a debate on the pros and cons related to the same. But I would like to share with you 2 stories where children took control of an emergency situation. Both the kids are from the US.

Landin, a 4^th grader was lucky he had learnt the CPR skills at school from his nurse and his gym instructor. Landin’s mother panicked as she saw her husband collapse in front of their house and she ran to call 911. As she came back to him, she witnessed Landin performing a series of chest compressions and mouth to mouth breaths in between. She was shocked to see how calm and composed Landin was in what he was doing, and as he kept performing CPR, he kept telling his dad that, it’s going to be fine and that he would be OK when he reaches the hospital. Landin’s dad is alive today because of the quick action of Landin himself.

Another inspiring story is of 9-year-old boy, Tristin, who saved his baby sister's life after she fell into a swimming pool said he learned CPR from watching television. He was visiting his grandmother with his family when his 2-year-old sister was found floating in the backyard pool. While his mother and grandmother called for help, Tristin performed chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on his sister, who was pulled from the pool unconscious and not breathing. "I just went running outside again, and I did CPR on her," Tristin told. "I knew what I was doing." Minutes later, his sister started breathing. She is currently recovering in the hospital and, thanks to Tristin, is expected to be fine.

We can’t imagine what could have been going through the minds of Landin, Tristin or any other child who has given CPR. Here, they are in a situation where most of us, if we had a family member in that position, as parents we tend to really panic and be concerned. We really have to give a kudos out to them.

CPR Saves Lives

Learning CPR has traditionally been an exhaustive half-day ordeal. But new research suggests a short 60-second training video might be just as effective. For Tristin, imitating what he had seen on TV was enough. Whereas, Lindin had received training.

At What Age Can Children Learn CPR?
A study reported by ABC News found 86 percent of children (ages 9-18) could correctly administer CPR after hands-on training. That said, some of the children lacked the physical strength to perform CPR effectively on an adult.

CPR is a physical skill and can only be learned with hands-on practice. Can you imagine learning how to dribble a basketball without ever touching the ball itself? The same goes for learning CPR chest compressions without practicing on a CPR mannequin.

The European Resuscitation Council recommends that children learn CPR. “It is extremely easy and effective to educate school children in CPR.” Although it can be taught to younger children “The optimal age to start teaching cardiac compressions is around 12 years.”

Though younger children may not have the physical strength to perform chest compressions, it’s still beneficial for them to learn what steps to take in an emergency, including:

– How to recognize signs and symptoms of various emergency conditions

– How to activate emergency services

– Do’s and Don’ts in an emergency situation

How to Choose a CPR Class

Choose a CPR course that includes hands-on training with an instructor and adheres to ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation) standards. Avoid online-only courses where it’s impossible to learn the skills you’ll need to save a life.

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