A child who was choked by scarf caught in playground equipment was given CPR. The child was hospitalized after a scarf she was wearing ended up stuck in the playground equipment and choked her.

Unforeseen danger in the playground

The police were called to help paramedics and fire crews at a school playground at O.S. Geiger School in the northeast neighborhood of Castleridge for reports of a medical emergency.

Edmonton first aid — Prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is vital during emergencies.

At one point, the police received reports that a child who was choked by a scarf caught in playground equipment was unresponsive and not breathing. Luckily, she was able to breathe on her own after CPR was performed.

Timely intervention

Prompt delivery of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is vital during emergencies. This is an essential technique that improves the chances of survival of victims during emergencies.

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