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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