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If you are HUMAN BEING should be certified
in CPR !
> you never know what may come through YOUR door !
Kathy Koncelik, CPD
Breastfeeding Peer Support Counselor(LLLI)
LLLL
Long Island, NY
On Aug 11, 2011, at 10:00 AM, Maria Parlapiano RN, IBCLC wrote:
> About 10 years ago, a pediatrician referred a 3 wo baby who was
> having wgt gain/feeding issues. This baby stopped breathing and
> became unresponsive at the breast. Upon arousal - the baby started
> breathing then again stopped - I provided artificial respirations
> until the squad arrived. This baby was in heart failure before my
> very eyes. He ended up having a large septal defect and was in the
> OR within hours and survived thank God. When I called the peds, she
> said to send the baby back to her office of which I responded , "No,
> this baby has gone to the nearest hospital via EMS!".
>
> As we know, feeding issues along with other things can be cardiac
> related. I have had babies with apnea, peri-oral cyanosis and the
> like. I have had mother who were quite ill show up as well, some
> who needed to be hospitalized.
> In private practice especially, even with a good phone pre-visit
> assessment, you never know what may come through that door.
> Never assume that everyone who has seen this baby or mother before
> you has done a completely thorough job - your assessment is equally
> as important and vital. Many of us have picked up on issues that
> were missed - quite often I may add.
>
> So, not to mention good assessment and exam skills, but yes, CPR
> training is necessary for anyone working with babies and adults.
>
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