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   What are the consequences and symptoms of drowning?

   • The consequences and symptoms of drowning vary widely. A drowning victim may show no symptoms and have no complaints, or may be found dead. It is the rare person who is found thrashing in the water. Instead, most drownings are unwitnessed and the person is found floating or submerged in the water.

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   What causes a person to drown?

   • Medical emergencies that occur in the water also can lead to drowning. These may include, among others, seizures, heart attack (myocardial infarction), sudden cardiac death, and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar in a person with diabetes). What are the symptoms of drowning? The consequences and symptoms of drowning vary widely.

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   How do you know if a person is drowning?

   • Stiff-armed: Instead of waving for help, someone who's drowning may have their arms out to the side. Their hands may be pressed down on the water to keep afloat. They most likely can't reach out to grab a life preserver. Still: Their body could be straight up and down, almost like they're standing in the water. You won't see kicking or flailing.

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   What does it mean if a person is drowning?

   • Drowning is when someone has difficulty breathing because their nose and mouth are submerged in a liquid. When someone's drowning, it may not always look like the distressed call for help that most people expect from watching TV. They may go unnoticed, even if friends or family are nearby.

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   What happens if a person drowns in water?

   • Most drownings are unwitnessed, and the victim is found floating. While only a small amount of aspirated water is required to cause significant problems with lung function, it is the prolonged submersion time and lack of breathing that causes complications due to hypoxemia.

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   What does a drowning victim look like?

   • A drowning victim may show no symptoms and have no complaints, or may be found dead. It is the rare person who is found thrashing in the water. Instead, most drownings are unwitnessed and the person is found floating or submerged in the water. Those who are alive may be anxious, confused, and short of breath.

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Drowning is defined as the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. Outcomes are classified as death, survival with morbidity, and survival with no morbidity.

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   Drowning is when someone has difficulty breathing because their nose and mouth are submerged in a liquid. When someone's drowning, it may not always look like the distressed call for help that most people expect from watching TV. They may go unnoticed, even if friends or family are nearby.

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   Mar 20, 2023 · Learn how to prevent the third most common cause of accidental death, drowning. Discover the symptoms of both wet drowning and dry drowning, and learn how to protect young children from drowning in pools, as well as lakes, rivers, and oceans.

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   • Get Help. Notify a lifeguard, if one is close. If not, ask someone to call 911. If you are alone, follow the steps below.
   • Move the Person. Take the person out of the water.
   • Check for Breathing. Place your ear next to the person's mouth and nose. Do you feel air on your cheek? Look to see if the person's chest is moving.
   • If the Person is Not Breathing, Check Pulse. Check the person's pulse for 10 seconds.

7. www.stjohnvic.com.au › news › first-aid-for-drowningFirst Aid For Drowning | St John Vic - St John Ambulance Victoria

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   Jan 11, 2021 · Drowning can cause long-term damage so it is critical the casualty receives a medical assessment after the event. Drowning Signs And Symptoms: persistent coughing; difficulty breathing; tiredness; decreased activity; mental confusion; blue colour on skin and lips; loss of consciousness; loss of bowel or bladder control First Aid For Drowning

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   Read about wet, dry, and near-drowning causes like child abuse, boating or diving accidents, drug use, seizures, strokes, heart attacks, suicide attempts, and unsupervised swimming. What are the signs of dry drowning? Is Drowning always fatal?

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   Signs & Symptoms: Patient is unconscious (U) on the AVPU score. Not breathing normally. No signs of life. Treatment: Do not put yourself at risk. Remember 'Reach or Throw – Don't GO'. Where possible keep the patient horizontal during rescue. Check Airway and breathing. if in doubt start CPR. Dial 999 even if the person recovers. CAUTION: