Personal experience in reviving a dying child, and thoughts on lifesaving rescues

Photo shows CPR

CPR on a small child requires a lighter touch to avoid breaking ribs. This photo links to a site that explains the procedure in detail.

By Kevin S. Giles

Commotion from a crooning bear named Billy Bob and his band’s clashing symbols hid the first cries of distress. I didn’t expect to encounter a dying toddler at ShowBiz Pizza.

I had gone there with my family for lunch. We were somewhere in Kansas City several years ago.

As the girls watched Billy Bob and his cacophonous crew in the back room, I went to the men’s room. I heard wailing. It was high-pitched and mournful.

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