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Near Drowning
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"Boy, he's been down there for a long time."
When dealing with the near drowning patient you are encouraged to first protect the patient's airway (as explained earlier) and then determine if the patient is breathing. Once again, if the patient is not breathing, you will need the skills taught in a CPR class and you can contact your local hospital, the American Red Cross®, or the American Heart Association® for that instruction. On a page entitled "CPR - The Simple View" we cover rescue breathing as a reminder for those who have taken the course. If the patient is breathing, he/she needs to be protected from hypothermia. Remove any wet clothing, within socially acceptable limits, and cover with a warm dry blanket. Continue to monitor the patient's breathing and wait for the ambulance.
