The Rise of the Medical Emergency Pt. 4 Pt. 2 -- the training commences
Children as young as 4 can learn how to normalize this nightmare, research suggests
Well, dear readers, I had to cut short today’s search because work, but I’ve come back to it only to find three stories that all point in the same direction — someone scrambling to the telephone to call 911. Only one is strictly about a sudden medical emergency, and the other two are stories of what to do in case of a medical emergency, and more specifically what children can do — children as young as preschool age! Delightful.
The basic premise of this investigation is that the term “medical emergency” is on the rise. Well, that idea has institutional support now. Several stories I came across today related to the recent American Heart Association’s research into the question of preschoolers responding to medical emergencies. Because that, as we know, is a thing. Right?
But first, we look at the story of a boy that will not learn these life-saving tips.
1) Boy, 4, dies after medical emergency in Ashburn: police
Source: fox32chicago.com
“A 4-year-old boy is dead after suffering a medical emergency Thursday night on Chicago’s South Side, police said.”
“The child was transported to Christ Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to police.”
“Detectives are conducting a death investigation.
The medical examiner identified the boy as Jaxon A. Fields. Autopsy results are pending.”
Weird they put his name. I decided to go ahead and follow suit because, as we all know, an autopsy could prove the shots caused the death — but only if they are done right. I don’t know what it takes, but we’ve got to start getting these autopsies done, and done right.
But don’t worry about autopsies! We’ve got lives to save! Look, on the bright side:
2) Children as young as 4 can learn what to do in a medical emergency, American Heart Association says
Source: cnn.com
“On Wednesday, the American Heart Association, the European Resuscitation Council and the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation published a scientific statement in the journal Circulation that details evidence showing schoolchildren as young as 4 know how to call for help in a medical emergency […]”
“Although young children do not have the strength to perform correct chest compressions, they can learn the basic information about what to do if someone suddenly collapses.”
This is just great news, isn’t it?
Isn’t it?
This study is gaining a lot of traction — several stories are appearing about it, and it has all the hallmarks of a coordinated campaign — broad news coverage, often presented by doctors in white coats — that type of thing.
Imagine putting that burden on the shoulders of 4-year-olds. Or don’t.
And this last story is more on the common-sense senior living side of life, but still in line with the premise that flopping over suddenly is an issue people are learning to deal with.
3) Allegheny Township resident's request leads to launch of free Minutes Matter emergency cards
Source: triblive.com
“During a weekend quilting event, [people] were able to assist a woman who had fallen ill.” Premise confirmed.
The story is about something called Minutes Matter cards, which are cards a person could use to fill out their medical information in case they find themselves on the receiving end of a medical emergency.
“The Minutes Matter program offers cards for residents to keep in a visible location in their homes for first responders to use in case of an emergency.
The front of the two-sided card features a list of Allegheny Township emergency and community contact numbers, including Allegheny Township volunteer fire companies, police nonemergency, poison control, public works and PennDOT.”
“The medical emergency was the perfect example of why the emergency safety cards were needed.”
I’ll say.
That’s it for today. Take care all.