A 5-year-old elementary school student in Halifax, Nova Scotia has made a complete recovery after being listed in serious condition after a schoolyard choking accident.
The student at Maritime Muslim Academy was attempting to go down a slide when her scarf became tangled on the equipment and choked her as she descended, according to the Chronicle Herald. One teacher performed CPR on the girl, who was unconscious and soon after transported to IMK Health Centre.
Paul Maynard, a public relations officer with Emergency Health Services, said, "The girl’s airway was compromised and she was having difficulty breathing,” according to news95.7.com in Halifax.
School spokesman Hadi Salah said counselors visited the school to talk with students affected by the accident. It was not known when the girl who was hospitalized would return to school.
Heather McKay of Child Safety Link (CSL), an accident-prevention group at the hospital, said strangling injuries are rare, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
Schoolyard Accidents are Rare and Usually Involve Falls
"I would think it's a very rare occurrence on playgrounds, especially locally. But the difficulty is it can have devastating outcomes, so it's definitely something parents should be aware of," she said.
MMA’s Salah said his school implemented a policy effective immediately regarding the use of hazardous clothing. "We sent a memo to parents, saying that we are banning the use of scarves on school property, as well as any clothing item that may restrict the flow of air and blood circulation," the Chronicle Herald reported.
CSL’s McKay went on to say m
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