Introduction to Drowning
Drowning types - Wet, Dry, Secondary
Tip #1 - DONT
Get into water unless you are trained to rescue victims
Start CPR until you have confirmed the patient is unresponsive
Assume the victim is okay if he /she is responsive.
Tip #2 - DO
Pull out the victim
If the victim is an adult, gently shake their shoulders or pinch their earlobe. If the victim is a child or an infant, tap their sole
Check if the victim is breathing by observing their chest rise and fall or listening to their breathing. If the victim is not breathing, open their airway and start giving them breaths through their mouth. Ensure that when you give breaths to the victim, his/her chest rises.
Once the victim is responsive, put them in recovery position and cover them with a blanket to avoid hypothermia
Keep a close eye on the victim for next 48 hours to detect any symptoms of dry and/or secondary drowning
CPR for drowning adults
CPR for downing babies
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