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CPR impacts outcome of 3-year-old near drowning
Received from Maricopa Fire Department
Monday, June 18, 2012
Maricopa, AZ -- On Saturday afternoon, June 16, 2012, Maricopa Fire Department crews responded for reports of a drowning at the community pool at Desert Passage subdivision. Initial reports indicated that CPR was performed on a 3-year-old female who was pulled from the pool by a family member.
When crews arrived on scene they found the patient conscious, breathing, and being held by a family member near the water’s edge. Crew members, along with members of the Maricopa Police Department, worked quickly to assess the patient and gather all information regarding circumstances of the incident. According to bystanders, the patient was last seen between 3-10 minutes before being found floating face down. Her 14-year-old cousin removed her from the pool and immediately began rendering CPR while another family member called 9-1-1. Examination revealed the patient was breathing and alert and responding to questions. The patient was transported to Cardon’s Children’s Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment as a precaution. At the time of this release, the patient is doing well and undergoing testing at the hospital.
As we get into the heat of our Arizona summer, drowning incidents become more and more a reality. Fortunately, in this instance, a family member trained in CPR was able to administer care as soon as possible, drastically altering the outcome of this event. Maricopa Fire Department would like to remind all citizens about the Watch Your Kids Around Water campaign, which stresses the importance of constant adult supervision when children are around water. We would also strongly encourage all citizens to get CPR certified as an effort to increase community assistance when emergency situations arise. As the outcome of this incident illustrates, the knowledge and abilities learned through CPR training may save the life of someone you love.
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Watch your kids around water and learn CPR -- it could save the life of someone you love.
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