·
Create two scenarios: one in
which a child is choking and another in which a child needs CPR. In each of
your scenarios, include who is involved and where it is occurring (for example,
a 5-year-old in a preschool setting has stopped breathing and is apparently
choking on a piece of food). Then outline the proper emergency procedures for
dealing with each situation (see pages 179–180 in your text).
I’m in a classroom where a
child is choking; I would not panic and act immediately. If I panic, it would also cause the other
kids to panic. I will give support by
placing an arm across the child’s chest and lean him/her forward. I will then firmly strike the child between
the shoulder blades with the heel of my other hand. I will repeat the process until the child is
no longer choking and I see the object comes out the child mouth. I will notify the parent to let her/him know
what went on, and the child is in good hands now. I did all I could do to save the child, and
with the help of others we were successful.
I will stay with the child until his/her parents arrive. I will put a blanket around him/her and
assuring them that everything will be okay.
I would make a report of the incident and see how this situation
occurred.
My kids are outside playing,
and I notice one of them has fallen down and is not breathing. I know it has to be something in their mouth
that has blocked their airway. I will have
an assistant call 9-1-1. I would lay the
infant back down on the ground. I will
place my hands between the nipples and pressing with my whole body. After that, I will tilt the child head back
and lift his/her chin; this will allow the breath to escape if possible. I will listen and feel to see if the child is
breathing. If the child is not
breathing, I will continue until I am successful. If no success, I will then breathe into the
child’s mouth and watch for the chest to rise to make sure air is going into
the chest. I will repeat until the
ambulance arrives. I will inform the
child’s parents that we are on our way to the emergency room. I will insure them that everything is fine.
The National Association for
the Education of Young Children recommends nine responses for teachers:
(Robertson, p. 179-180)
· * Act Immediately
· * Stay at the scene and make sure
another teacher keep all other kids calm.
· * Check the child from head to
toe
· * Do not move a child unless it
is life-threatening. If it is
life-threatening you should move the child by their legs so you will not hurt
the neck and spine.
· * Call 9-1-1
· * Call parent and if parent not
available call the next to kin. Tell the
parent to meet you at the emergency room.
Call for a back up teacher if one is not already in your room.
· * Treat the child for shock
· * Stay with the child until
emergencies arrive or parents. Make sure
an assistant is available before you leave with the child. Someone has to be with the kids in the
classroom. If you have no one available,
you have to stay with you kids and assure that the child will be taking care of
and he/she is in good hands.
· * Fill out a report after the
incident. Study to see whether the
incident could have been avoided. Make
any chances if needed.
·
Next, summarize why advance planning is often the best way to
respond to or prevent an emergency situation and the kinds of training (e.g.,
CPR or first aid training) you believe are needed in order to prevent or
positively resolve such emergencies.
Teachers and parents should
know an emergency plan in case of CPR or first aid. According to Robertson, “All
teachers should have training in basic first aid and rescue breathing, and at
least one teacher per site must be certified in CPR” (p.180). They should have emergencies numbers on
hand. If children take a trip, a first
aid kit should always be with the teachers.
In case of an emergency, teachers should not panic but should be able to
follow the steps of National Association of the Education of Young Children.
·
Finally, describe any other
steps adults must take to ensure they are prepared to handle these kinds of
crises, including such information as first aid supplies, family emergency
contact information, and so on.
I think all
adults should take CPR classes. I know
some people may think it will never happen to their child or student, but it
can easily happen. I never thought my
son would get choked by swallowing a penny, but he did. I wish I had known the procedure for choking
or CPR. A first aid kit should be kept
in a classroom, office and home. This
way if anything minor happen the first aid kit is available. I work as an In School Suspension Instructor
and also assist in the office. We have
to make sure all contacts are correct and up to date in a child’s folder. We
also have to do this because individual try to check out kids and they know
they should not see the child. I believe
knowing CPR and how to help a child from choking is very important. CPR can save a person life.
References:
Robertson
(2013-02-01). Safety, Nutrition and Health in Early Education (Page 180).
Wadsworth Publishing. Kindle Edition.
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