What if the child drowns?
1. First of all, ensure the safety of rescuers (parents)
Being able to swim does not mean being able to rescue in water, which requires special training. Try to use ropes and life-saving facilities for shore rescue. As many people as possible to rescue each other and avoid individual combat.
2. Treatment of drowning children after being rescued ashore
How to deal with it depends on the specific situation of the child.
- Awake, breathing, pulse. Call 120 now, Then stay with the child and keep warm, waiting for rescue personnel or send him to the hospital for observation. Coma (no response to the call), breathing and pulse immediately call 120. If there are foreign bodies (such as aquatic plants, mud, etc.) in the nose and mouth of the drowned person, the foreign bodies should be removed, and the drowned person should be checked for trauma. If there are head or neck injuries, the person should avoid moving by himself. There were no traumatic injuries, It should be kept in the lateral position, Waiting for rescue workers. Closely observe breathing and pulse during the waiting process, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation if necessary. Coma, No breathing, pulse, like a fake death, No breathing, The pulse is weak and is on the verge of stopping. At this time, foreign bodies in the drowned person’s mouth should be cleaned up. Perform artificial respiration, The pulse and heartbeat can be rapidly enhanced. After resuming breathing, keep the side position, pay attention to keeping warm and wait for the arrival of 120. Coma, no breathing and no pulse immediately clean up foreign bodies in nose and mouth, keep respiratory tract unobstructed, carry out artificial respiration and chest compressions. During the rescue process, 120 should be called at the same time, and artificial respiration and chest compressions should be continued until the patient’s respiratory pulse recovers or the emergency personnel arrive.
Common Mistakes about Drowning
1. Use handstand, top abdomen, pat back and other ways to drain water.
No matter what kind of drainage method, it is wrong.
Water generally does not block the airway, so drainage is not needed, but artificial respiration and chest compressions should be carried out.
In addition, for drowning cardiac arrest, drainage will delay the first aid time; For those who have conscious heartbeat, drainage is not beneficial and harmful, which is easy to lead to aspiration or injury.
2. After the child drowns, artificial respiration should not be required.
For drowning people who breathe, artificial respiration is not required, especially those who are in a coma and breathe.
After the child is found drowning, the situation should be judged by pulse, breathing and consciousness, not just by [can you call consent].
How to prevent children from drowning?
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Do a good job of monitoring, don’t let children go swimming in the wild rivers, lakes and other forbidden areas.
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When sailing, put on life jackets for children.
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When playing in the swimming pool, take good care of the child and don’t let him enter the deep water area.
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Be careful of drowning when playing in water parks, beaches, docks and other places.