Tragedy was averted in Kfar Adumim due to the rapid response of Paramedic Oren Brill. A 3 year-old child fell into a small private pool and was discovered without pulse and not breathing. Oren immediately began an intensive and lengthy CPR and was joined by additional United Hatzalah members and the MDA Intensive Care Unit.
The child thankfully regained spontaneous pulse and independent breathing. The child was evacuated to the hospital in serious but stable condition. This incident highlights the responsibility of all adults in the proximity of children and water to always maintain the highest level of vigilance.
Below are a few common sense guidelines safety with kids around water:
* NEVER leave a baby alone in a bathtub or pool even for a second. Always keep baby in arm's reach.
* NEVER leave young children alone or with young siblings in a bathtub even if you are using a bath seat or ring. Children can drown quickly and silently.
* Keep the toilet lid down, and keep young children out of the bathroom when unsupervised. Consider placing a latch on the bathroom door or toilet lid.
* Be sure all containers that contain liquids are emptied immediately after use. Do not leave empty containers in yards or around the house where they may accumulate water and attract young children.
*Always secure the safety cover and/or fence of your pool, spa or hot tub.
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