KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital started running a course for parents and childcare providers - Infant CPR Programe. I wish I had known about this course when he was born. Still, I think it's a very important skill to learn even now for me. They said that it's still relevant for young children (4yrs old) and not just for "infants".
Accidents can happen to anyone, at anytime. I've read newspaper reports of young kids who choked on a fishball, of kids who drowned or nearly drowned. Although none of that happened to my son, it does hit a raw nerve in me, and I've to hold back my tears.
Although our mothers never attended such courses in their time, it doesnt mean we do not need to. It's always better to be well equipped with vital skills such as this...just in case. Such accidents happen more often than we're aware of.
The same goes for learning CPR for adults. I've been looking out for such a course (free or for nominal fee) for a few years now, but it's usually reported in the newspaper after the event. I had left my contact with St John's Ambulance who conducts such courses but they never got back to me. Heart disease and strokes are far more common and affecting a younger and younger age group, so I believe that's a useful skill too.
Details of the Infant CPR course are below:
It covers:
- anatomy and physiology of the heart and lung
- proper feeding technique
- video presentation
- CPR demonstration and practice
- how to handle choking/drowning
- hands on session
- Question and answer
It's held every 3rd Saturday of the month at the hospital, with two available time slots. Group A: 9-10.30am while Group B is 11-12.30pm. Cost RM60 per couple.
Call customer service at 03-77222692 ext 1301 to register.
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