THREE EASY STEPS TO PREPARE FOR AN EMERGENCY

The best time to prepare for an emergency is before it happens. Since unintentional injury is the number one killer of children, it is important for parents and other caregivers to know how to respond appropriately in various emergency situations. 

 "Parents can prepare for emergencies in three easy steps.  Having a list of emergency numbers, a well-stocked first-aid kit and knowing first-aid and CPR techniques will greatly increase a child's chances of survival should an emergency occur," said Dr. Lise Christensen, Emergency Department Physician at Children's Hospital.  "These tools and techniques have been proven to save lives time and time again."

Step 1:  Prepare a list of need-to-know numbers

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