New Year’s Resolution to save a life?  Not a bad thought, right?   I found this article in the headline news for eastern Canada, and thought about my own New Year’s Resolutions over the years.  I must confess, I have NEVER put first aid first on my list.  But this article got me thinking — read it yourself, and as the new year bursts forth, think of how you can put first aid first on your list.

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BayToday.ca
Thursday, January 08, 2009

Canadian Red Cross
News Release

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Your toddler is taking a bath. He looks safe, so you leave the room for just a minute. When you return, he’s face down in the water, not moving. What would you do?

Injuries and emergencies cheap generic zithromax like buy cheap amoxil Bank of Baroda Greater Muttrah Branch this one occur every day, and often in the home. This year, the Canadian Red Cross suggests a different type of new year’s resolution: learn how to save a life by taking a first aid and CPR course.

“Our courses teach comprehensive first aid and CPR techniques using multimedia resources and lots of hands-on practice, which cheap ampicillin helps participants retain the skills Bank Of Everett they learn,” says Lacey Richmond, first aid coordinator for the North Bay branch of the Canadian Red Cross.

The Red Cross offers all levels buy kamagra online of first aid and CPR training. For younger family members, the branch offers the Babysitters course, which targets youth ages 11 to 15 years.

“The person you are most likely to give first aid to is someone you know,” says Richmond. “Even if you’ve never taken a course before, there’s no better time than now.”

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 1 and 44. In most Canadian cities, the average ambulance purchase tramadol online response time is more than eight minutes, but for someone who is injured, immediate first aid can make the difference between complete recovery and permanent disability.

For over 50 years, the Canadian Red Cross has been a leader in first aid and CPR training. Over 470,000 Canadians receive training each year, gaining the knowledge, confidence and skills to deal with emergency situations and prevent injuries. For information on first aid, CPR or other courses in your area, visit www.redcross.ca/firstaid

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