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Moms Zone's Tara Adams discusses Water Safety with Jan D'Atri! |
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Mom's Zone Staffer, Tara Adams, talks about the dangers of water with KFYI host Jan D'Atri. June, 2009 What you might not know about drowning Play "One Inch of Water" Here, Tara discusses one of the key ways to keep your kids safe around water Play "Within Arm's Reach" Listen to Arizona's horrifying statistics related to drownings and the basic message that we as parents should always remember. Play "Watch Your Kids" Death by drowning is not the whole story. Here's something else to be aware of Play "Not the Whole Story" No child is drown proof, but you can educate yourself and your children on ways to keep safe around water. Play "Education is Key" |
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Water Safety Web Site Resource |
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For the most comprehensive water safety information for the state of Arizona, go to www.preventdrownings.org. |
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Itty Bitty Beach Parties Free poolside events offering moms and tots swimming, lessons in water safety and infant CPR, as well as health and nutrition tips from pediatricians at Cigna Medical Group. Friday, June 19, 9:30 a.m. – Noon Harmon Pool, 1239 S. 5th Ave., Phoenix, 85003 (7th Ave. & Buckeye) Friday, June 26, 9:30 a.m. – Noon Pecos Pool, 17010 S. 48th St., Phoenix, 85048 (I-10 & Loop 202) Friday, July 17, 9:30 a.m. – Noon Deer Valley Pool, 19400 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, 85027 (Loop 101 & 19th Ave.) |
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With swimming season upon us, being vigilant around water is more important than ever. Yet, this time, experts say we need to shift our thinking about drowning as a cause of death and instead focus on the health impacts of a “near drowning,” which can mean a lifetime of brain impairment for kids who survive.
“Most children do not survive near drowning incidents, but for those that do, brain damage can diminish their quality of life,” says Dr. May Mohty, M.D., a Paradise Valley resident and an Urgent Care physician with Cigna Medical Group. The brain begins to die after just 6 minutes without oxygen, and the damage is irreparable.
“The quality of life for those who do survive depends on the length of stay under water, how fast resuscitative efforts were started, and the temperature of the water,” she adds. 
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