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DROWNING
Drowning Introduction
Drowning Introduction
What is drowning?
Drowning is a condition is when a person falls into a pool of water and water enters into the lungs leading to death within 24 hours. When a person survives more than 24 hours, it is called near-drowning.
What happens when a person drowns?
When the person submerges in water, the person panics leading to entry of water in the throat. As water enters the throat, the throat muscles contract. The person continues to struggle and lot of water continues to enter the stomach. Due to severe spasm of the muscles he/she may lose consciousness and lead to oxygen starvation. The water then also enters into the lungs and further oxygen starvation occurs.
Drowning in cold water may also lead to Hypothermia (low body temperature) that may lead to sudden stoppage of the heart and the circulation.
What is drowning?
Drowning is a condition is when a person falls into a pool of water and water enters into the lungs leading to death within 24 hours. When a person survives more than 24 hours, it is called near-drowning.
What happens when a person drowns?
When the person submerges in water, the person panics leading to entry of water in the throat. As water enters the throat, the throat muscles contract. The person continues to struggle and lot of water continues to enter the stomach. Due to severe spasm of the muscles he/she may lose consciousness and lead to oxygen starvation. The water then also enters into the lungs and further oxygen starvation occurs.
Drowning in cold water may also lead to Hypothermia (low body temperature) that may lead to sudden stoppage of the heart and the circulation.
A Well-stocked first-aid kit. kept in the easy reach,is a necessity in every home.Having supplies gathered ahead of time will hellp you handle an emergency at a moment's notice. you should keep one first aid-kit in your home and one in each car. Be sure to bring first-aid kit on family vacations.
Choose containers for your kits that are roomy,durable,easy to carry,and simple to open. Plastic boxes or containers are ideal,since they are lightweight,have handles, and offer a lotof space.
Choose containers for your kits that are roomy,durable,easy to carry,and simple to open. Plastic boxes or containers are ideal,since they are lightweight,have handles, and offer a lotof space.
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