How to Save Your Childs Life

<p>Children catch colds, they fall down, and get into any number of scrapes. Parents wipe noses and kiss boo-boos, but what happens when a real emergency occurs? Many parents and caregivers have no idea how to prepare for or handle an emergency beyond calling 911. From the unique perspective of an experienced paramedic and mother, Debra Brady has written a comprehensive guide to urgent child care that should be on every parent's shelf. How to Save Your Child's Life offers the essentials of what to do in an emergency and while waiting for help to arrive, including: -How to recognize an emergency -The basics of first aid -How to perform CPR -How to handle common traumas, illnesses, and allergies -What to do in the event of a poisoning -Crucial tips for caring for a child with special needs.</p>