Timmy Is a Cantankerous Toddler Who Has Just Threatened That

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Essay

Timmy is a cantankerous toddler who has just threatened that he will hold his breath until Mom gives him some chocolate.His mother refuses to be manipulated and watches in amusement as Timmy stubbornly refuses to breathe.To her horror, Timmy loses consciousness and collapses onto the floor.Her cousin, who is enrolled in a course for emergency medical technical (EMT)training, is visiting, and tells her there is no need to call for an ambulance.Why did Timmy lose consciousness? Should his mother trust her instincts and call for help and begin CPR, or should she listen to her well-meaning but young and inexperienced cousin? Explain.

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