Resuscitation in the field
Field resuscitation after near-drowning follows these principles:
- rescuer safety is of paramount importance
- reach and remove the victim from the water
- protect the cervical spine; chin lift or jaw thrust without head tilt. Collar and backboard.
- mouth-to-mouth ventilation
- Heimlich manoeuvres only used for particulate matter
- turn on side to evacuate water from upper airway
- check for pulse
- commence CPR if it is needed
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