First Aid Management Of Drowning

First Aid Management Of Drowning. Hyperextend the neck to open the mouth. Five breaths are used initially because water in the airways can interfere with effective alveolar expansion initially.

Check the patency of airway turn patient to lateral side allowing the water. E l f - C a r e a t H o m e The goal of home care is to safely rescue the victim and begin first aid. Ensure safety of yourself and others.

You do not need to remove water from the childs throat to start CPR.

Do not endanger yourself in rescuing the victim during this process. Once you get to C CPR follow these steps for an infant. The fundamental cause of death from drowning is hypoxia leading to arrhythmias and cardiac arrest. Place casualty onto back Place your index and middle finger over the lower half of sternum breastbone Provide 30 compressions 13 of the depth of the casualties chest Slightly tilt the head back Lift chin to move the tongue away.