Sources of water such as pools and even tubs can be dangerous for young children. Parents should strictly monitor children when near sources of water. Police are investigating after a toddler was found unconscious in a backyard swimming pool. The incident occurred during an afternoon party in the Outaouais municipality of Val-des-Monts.
After the watery ordeal, the 3-year old is in a critical state but in a stable condition in the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario after transported by an ambulance to the Gatineau Hospital.
Unforeseen event
The police had limited information to release regarding the incident but according to Const. Miguel Belzile of the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais, the toddler was attending a birthday party at a house on Chemin des Terres when he was later found unconscious in an above-ground pool.
The child was pulled from the pool and CPR was immediately performed by the family members before the arrival of the paramedics on the scene. According to the officer who assisted in the rescue, there were many children present at the party along with the adults.
Importance of first aid
Since accidents or unforeseen events occur without any warning, enrolling in a first aid course is an advantage. A course will provide you with the skills and knowledge on how to help care for minor injuries or even during emergencies.
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For more information, check out these sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiopulmonary_resuscitation
https://www.healthline.com/health/first-aid/cpr#steps-for-hands–only-cpr
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600