Safety at Home. < My Thoughts > Prepare for the added challenges of spending lots of time at home, during the summer. THANKS for the VIEWINGS & please SHARE with others.
Last day of National CPR & AED Awareness Week 2024 ~
Celebrate National CPR & AED Awareness Week year round.
In 2007, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, & the National Safety Council worked collaboratively to designate a National CPR & AED Awareness Week federally.
< My Thoughts > “…Awareness Week…”
Keeping our families safe can become a huge task. Keeping our children with autism safe often requires 24/7 vigilance.
Excerpt from an Extended Review of – Autism Triple Twist: Survival Stories of Parents, Triplets & Autism by James E. Potvin; eBook 2013 with < My Thoughts > by Sara Luker
Note: Excerpts from the book – (Instead of page numbers, 1% indicates location in the eReader version of the book.)
6% I have lived this story and been able to make sense out of chaos. I am the father of triplets. Our triplets are all fraternal girls. Our story is unique and different. I have been told by friends, family, and total strangers that I should write a book. This is that book!
57% I was trying to finish the yard work before it got any hotter. The summer projects were abundant. My neighbor and I were working next to the fence on opposite sides. We struck up a conversation. “How are the kids?” he asked. “The kids are doing fine,” I replied.
But I noticed it was too quiet and checked on Andrea. She had been playing near me while I worked. She was not on the swing set. She was not on the trampoline. I figured she had gone inside.
59% I bolted into the house and searched everywhere for Andrea. I tried not to panic, but I had a sinking feeling in my gut. I dashed back outside to the yard. The neighbor was still there pulling weeds. “Hey, have you seen Andrea?” I yelled.
We both started running to our backyards, and then towards the neighbor’s pool we hollered for Andrea, but no answer. There was a board missing in the neighbor’s fence around his pool.
“Call 911” Joe shouted. I’ve got her, but she’s not breathing!” the ambulance arrived with sirens and flashing lights. Two men jumped out and began mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on Andrea.
Time stood still as I could only watch helplessly. She had not been breathing for several minutes. Then she made a gurgling noise. She coughed and sputtered, trying to get air. She opened her eyes. The CPR had been successful.
< My Thoughts > “…CPR had been successful.”
CPR stands for Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and is part of the lifesaving techniques used to rescue those in trouble. Compression only, is now the accepted resuscitation; mouth-to-mouth is no longer required. Also, the availability of AED equipment. The Red Cross, most hospitals, and many private agencies teach these classes for free.
AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator training. These trainings should also include learning what to do if a child or adult is choking; such as the ‘abdominal thrust’ known as the Heimlich maneuver.
Trainings can include Basic First Aid. This is recommended as many medications can cause unusual wound bleeding. Also, know how to treat ‘bite’ injuries, as kiddos often like to ‘taste’ their friends. Make certain that all trainings show you how to deal with both children and adults. These classes are often offered online. But this is something you may want to do in person.
In addition, consider having a visible sign which announces to rescuers that there is person with autism in the home. The sound of sirens, plus the sight of firefighters causes many children with autism to become afraid and even hide from the confusion.
59% There were no apparent signs of brain damage. It looked like Andrea would be fine.
Stay safe!
Regards,
Sara Luker
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