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- 4. Drowning Definition • The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid. It is a form of asphyxia caused due to aspiration of fluids.
- 5. Epidemiology • 2.5 lakhs to 3.5 lakhs every year. • India and china accounts for 43% • boy child are more subjected than girls • 1-4 years and 15-19 years age group in males. • The second most common accidental cause of death in children.
- 7. Types of Drowning 4 types 1. Wet drowning 2. Dry drowning 3. Near drowning 4. Immersion syndrome
- 8. Types of Drowning Depending on Water • Fresh water Drowning • Salt water Drowning
- 9. Stages of Drowning • Stage of surprise (5-10sec) • Stage of 1st respiratory arrest (1-2minutes) • Stage of deep respiration (1 min) • Stage 2nd respiratory arrest (1 min) • Stage of terminal gasp
- 10. Causes of Drowning • Bath tubs • Household buckets • Swimming pools • Irrigation ditches • Ponds and rivers • Boating • Reservoir's • Water sports • Recreational activities
- 11. Signs and Symptoms • Cyanosis • Coughing • Frothy white sputum secretions • Tachypnea • Tachycardia • Low grade fever • Signs of associated trauma • Hemolysis • Thrombocytopenia • Sloughing • Bloody diarrhea with mucosal sloughing
- 13. Management
- 15. Pre-Hospital Management • Check ABC • Initaiation of Ventilation • Oxygenation • Intravenous fluid administration • Correction of acidosis by sodium bicarbonate • Passive rewarming • Rapid transport to emergency • Medical facility
- 16. Hospital Management • Observation for 6-8hours • Monitor vital signs • Neurological examination
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