Infant Critically Injured in Playground Fall in Ashkelon, Resuscitated
Translated & summarized from Makor Rishon by baba
A 9-month-old infant was critically injured in Ashkelon after an apparent fall from a playground slide. Paramedics resuscitated the baby, who was found unconscious and without a pulse, and his heart began beating again during transport to the hospital. The infant remains in critical condition. The incident underscores the dangers of falls for children, with statistics showing hundreds of such incidents annually, many involving playgrounds.
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- A 9-month-old infant was critically injured in Ashkelon after falling from a playground slide.
- Paramedics successfully resuscitated the infant, restoring his pulse during transport to the hospital.
- The baby remains in critical condition at Barzilai Medical Center.
- The incident highlights the significant dangers of falls for children in public and private spaces.
- Statistics show hundreds of child falls from height annually, with many occurring on playground equipment.
A 9-month-old infant was critically injured in Ashkelon on Tuesday afternoon, apparently after falling from a slide in a public playground. Paramedics from Magen David Adom (MDA) responded to the scene on HaNasi Street and found the baby unconscious, without a pulse or breathing. Intensive resuscitation efforts were initiated.
During transport to Barzilai Medical Center, medical teams successfully revived the infant's pulse. The baby remains in critical condition at the hospital.
Senior MDA paramedic Daniel Yarden described the scene, stating, "When we arrived, they led us to the infant who had apparently fallen from a slide during play. He was unconscious, without breathing or a pulse. We immediately began advanced resuscitation efforts, including chest compressions and ventilation, and evacuated him in an MDA intensive care unit to the hospital while continuing resuscitation."
The incident highlights the dangers children face in public and private spaces. According to data from the Beterem National Center for Child Safety, between 2021 and 2026, 749 falls from height involving children and adolescents were documented, with 28 resulting in death. Of these, 84 occurred on playground equipment in public parks.
Orly Silbinger, CEO of Beterem, warned, "Falls from height are among the significant dangers for children and can result in severe injuries or even death. Falls can happen at home, on balconies, and from windows, but also in playgrounds and on play equipment. It's important to remember that children, especially toddlers, are not always aware of dangers and do not know how to assess the risks in their environment." She urged parents to be vigilant, supervise children during play, ensure playground equipment is age-appropriate, and install safety measures to prevent falls from windows and balconies.
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