Would you know what to do if?

maybe they're close with the neighbor who performed CPR, knew they were home, knew that they didn't know how to do it and that's why they went there first? I'm not sure I read that correctly...

but yes, the first thing I'd do is call an ambulance, just to get them there... I do know how to do CPR -- I was a lifeguard for a few years and we trained constantly. I know it now; I could probably use a brush up in the next few years. I know the heimlich, what to do with a seizure, choking, a broken limb, first aid, or possible spinal injury too, hah. I honestly have no idea how I'd handle it with my own child though; that'd be so bad. I know all that stuff inside and out and could do it on any random person but I don't know how I would handle myself if it were my child who needed it done. that's why I'd call 911...those operator people are so nice and know how to keep people calm so they can actually perform those things on loved ones. I'd probably need that.

check for breathing then check for a heart beat. if there's no breathing then do mouth to mouth (2 breaths)-- if you can't get breaths in then they're choking. perform the heimlich, unless they're unconscious and then lay them on their back and thrust up on their stomach. check for the object in their mouth and sweep it out if you see it.

if there's no heart beat then you do CPR -- 2 breaths and 30 (? I think that's the modern rec. it changes often) compressions. check for pulse.....

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it's really good to actually take a course because then you can see how hard you have to push down when doing compressions and how big of a breath to take if you're doing CPR on a baby and how to do a finger sweep...that's the tricky stuff.

I used to work in a daycare and had to be certified in all areas of first aid, so yeah I know how to do CPR on an infant.

The would call 911 first, then start CPR.

CPR and call the ambulance. I'd probably be very frantic about it but I think I could get through it. My daughter was choking on a cookie and I nearly flipped her over to preform an infant hymlic maneuver, but thankfully she spit it out. The sitaution at least taught me I wouldn't be completely helpless in those kind of situations.

I hope so.

We are parents to 2 year old twins and our daughter has a congenital heart defect. Thank goodness after open heart surgery, she is doing very well - but we still prepped for her arrival into the world (she was diagnosed in-utero) by taking first aid and CPR classes.

Yes because I'm certified in advanced CPR and life support. I suggest everyone, especially someone with kids contact their local Red Cross and get certified.

I think so... hopefully that will never be the case... but I have been certified to do CPR.... and even people who haven't... it still should be simple to figure out.... they have those signs all over fast food restaurants... and... really... WHO hasn't gone to a fast food place before... :P

Yes, I am certified in infant and adult CPR. I am also a nurse in a pediatrics office.

i'm CPR/First Aid certified but i think i would freak out and not able to do anything on my child...it sounds terrifying.

i cant evan think of that its so awful...i think after a while ide be ok...but it would hurt so bad...