First aid by symptoms mobile
Drowning
What to do
– Hypothermia
– Uncounciousness
What to do
– Try to rescue the casualty but dont put yourself in danger. If possible, stay on a dry land and reach out to the casualty with a stick, or throw a rope.
– Try to keep the casualty’s head lower than their chest once they are out of the water.
– If the casualty has stopped breathing send for an ambulance and start artificial ventilation as soon as possible.
– Clear any water from the stomach and air passages by placing them on their front, holding their waist and lifting their lower back. If the casualty has no pulse, strat cardioulmonary resuscitation.
– If the casualty is breathing and has a pulse, put them in the recovery position and insulate from the cold.
– If they are concious, remove wet clothing, insulate from the cold and treat them for hypothermia. Monitor their breathing and pulse until help arrives.
IMPORTANT
– Anyone who has lost conciousness should be advised to seek medical attention.
NEVER
– Put yourself at risk – if in doubt call the emergency service.
