ResQ First Aid

A 52-year-old mountaineer in Italy fell into a crevasse and went into cardiac arrest. His body temperature dropped so low (severe hypothermia) that his heart stopped.

Rescuers didn’t give up. They performed continuous CPR for almost 6 HOURS while slowly warming him up — and unbelievably, he survived with no brain damage.

This real case shows why CPR matters: even when the odds look impossible, chest compressions can keep blood moving and buy time until the body recovers. 💙

👉 Never underestimate the power of CPR. Learning it could truly save a life.

Read the full medical case here:
https://jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13256-019-2282-6

Successful resuscitation from prolonged hypothermic cardiac arrest without extracorporeal life support: a case report - Journal of Medical Case Reports Background We report a case of successful prolonged cardiopulmonary resuscitation (5 hours and 44 minutes) following severe accidental hypothermia with cardiac arrest treated without rewarming on extracorporeal life support. Case presentation A 52-year-old Italian mountaineer, was trapped in a cre.....

It has been shown that children with high self-esteem tend to be more responsible. They are better at:

* waiting for what they want. They believe that with persistence and practice they can reach a goal.

* acknowledging their mistakes and learning from them.

* sticking to a task.

* being willing to ask for help.

* being clear about their strengths and weaknesses.

* taking risks and trying new things.

* believing that they can solve problems they encounter.

How can parents instill a high sense of self-esteem in their children? One way is by providing messages that build each of the two essential components of self-esteem, feeling lovable and feeling capable.

Feeling Lovable

Children feel lovable when they have a sense of worth, when they feel appreciated and loved for who they are, regarding themselves as important and worthy of being loved.

Feeling Capable

Children feel capable when they have a sense of power, competency and control over their lives, believe that they can handle challenges and that they are able to make a contribution to their environment, and when they feel pride in accomplishment.

It is the capable part of Self-esteem that most ties in to the Executive Role of parents and that fosters responsibility.

When children feel capable, they are more likely to meet their obligations, sign on for new tasks, try their hardest and feel good about what they do. All of these things will increase a child’s responsibility.

Happy Nurses Week to all the amazing nurses out there who work tirelessly to provide the best possible care for their patients. Your selflessness and dedication to your profession is truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference in the lives of others. You are appreciated more than you know! 🏥💉🩺💙

Thinking children just naturally grow up demonstrating perseverance, self-discipline or good frustration tolerance is unrealistic. These character traits are learned, and they’re learned from parents. Want to be sure your child will develop a good work ethic. Lead them into becoming a responsible, self-sufficient adult.
* Start chores young. It’s easier to introduce a good habit with a kid than to break a bad habit with a tween. When teaching children to work, you’ll find they typically need a lot of practice before they get it. Show them how to do a chore a few times and then work alongside them and help them do the chore.
*Model hard work in front of them. Remember: “More is caught than taught.” You can’t expect your child to work hard if they don’t see you working hard. So, be a good role model. Show pride in your accomplishments. Children are always watching and listening.

*Don’t focus on the things your child does wrong. Instead, focus on praising what they did well. Your words of praise will build your child up. They’ll be motivated and inspired to work hard and diligently.

*Treat school like a job. That’s right. Schoolwork and homework are a big part of the foundation for a good work ethic. Your child’s “job” is to keep up with schoolwork and do their best. School offers a huge opportunity to developing a work ethic.

*Don’t use bribes. When your child is lazing around rather than getting their chore done, hold back on your frustration and desire to bribe them. Telling them, “If you finish in 30 minutes, we’ll go to the park,” will only make them work for the end result, not learn the value of hard work. Talk to them about why they’re doing the work. “We need to pick up the toys so no one trips over them and gets hurt.”

*Encourage volunteering. Get your child out there to help in the community. Studies confirm this not only benefits others but develops a sense of pride in the volunteer.

Kids who persist and excel recognize that success comes from hard work and practice. When you put value in teamwork, cooperation and finishing tasks at home, your kids eventually will grow to be hardworking teens and adults.