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Treatment begins with removing the victim from the water and performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ). One purpose of CPR?which, of course, should be attempted only by people trained in its use?is to bring oxygen to the lungs, heart, brain, and other organs by ...[read article]

Tests for Near Drowning

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.Chest radiography; Serial chest x-ray; X-ray- chest.The test is performed ...  More
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood.  More
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An electrocardiogram(ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart.  More
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Medical Procedures for Near Drowning

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Chest compressions, which keep the person''s blood circulating.Permanent brain damage or death can occur within minutes if a person''s blood flo...  More
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Oxygen may be classified as an element, a gas, and a drug. Oxygen therapy is the administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that in room air to treat o...  More
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Respiratory Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation
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Self Care for Near Drowning

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Rewarming
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