Toddler Saved By CPR

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A story of a toddler who nearly drowned yesterday, highlights the importance of learning and knowing how to perform CPR. The toddler was found face down in a backyard swimming pool upon bring rescued by family members. Thankfully, his teenage brother who had learned CPR at school only 6 months earlier, was able to perform CPR on the boy until paramedics arrived. The toddler has since made a full recovery. Doctors have stated that the early CPR and a quick response from CareFlight, helped to save his life.

The full story can be found here:
Daily Telegraph

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