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Dr. Zulma Berrios

Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital

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What To Do In A Drowning Emergency

Making a quick assessment and asking for help from people around the emergency are the first steps that should be followed when a child is in danger of drowning. Dr. Zulma Berrios, medical director of West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says that they emphasize on orientation classes that the people use the phone if they are going to be next to the water.

Swimming Classes For Kids

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, most children aged 4 and older should be having swimming lessons, because they can reduce drowning risks. Dr. Zulma Berrios, Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital, also says swimming lesson is not a drowning proof event.

Adult Cpr Vs. Kids Cpr

CPR technique is similar in both children and adults, says Dr. Zulma Berrios, Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital. In the case of little kids, explains the specialist, two fingers can be used and in bigger kids one or the two hands can be used. The important things are pushing the blood out of the heart and continuing with the circulation. Meric Tendrich, co-owner Little Swimmers, also says CPR can be used in other cases, such as heart attack.

Adult CPR vs Kids CPR

Swim Safety For Home Pools

Some of the recommendations for swimming safety for home pools are: maintaining adult supervision at all times, learning CPR, installing and using a pool fence, always having a life ring, rescue rope and shepherdÂ´s hook poolside and keeping telephone and emergency numbers (911) nearby. Dr. Zulma Berrios, Chief Medical Officer at West Kendall Baptist Hospital says vigilance is the main thing in order to prevent drowning.

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