injuries and poisoning
Drowning
Treatment of Drowning
Artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Oxygen Immediate on-site resuscitation is the key to increasing the chance of survival without brain damage. Attempts should be made to revive people even when the time under water is prolonged. First-Aid Treatment for Cardiac Arrest should be provided as necessary. Rescue breathing is begun before chest compressions, unlike in most other conditions in which CPR is done. The neck should be moved as little as possible if there is a chance of spinal injury. People who were submerged involuntarily or have any symptoms must be transported to a hospital, by ambulance if possible. People who were submerged but have only mild symptoms may be discharged to their home after several hours of observation in the emergency department. If symptoms persist for a few hours, or if the level of oxygen in the blood is low, people need to be admitted to the hospital. Most people need supplemental oxygen, sometimes in high concentrations or given via a ventilator at high pressures. If wheezing develops, bronchodilators can help. If an infection develops, antibiotics are given. If the water was cold, people may have a dangerously low body temperature ( Hypothermia ) and may need warming. 