KNR 180 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Fire Extinguisher, Mnemonic, Walking Wounded
20 Apr 2017
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Go by swimming (must be trained: drowning: the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid. The person"s face (mouth and nose) must be immersed (covered) in water. Submersion: the entire body, including the face, is under water. If the person was diving, suspect a possible spinal injury. Survey the scene before rescue: check breathing; treat accordingly. If no spinal injury is suspected, place person on his or her side: cold water is water less than 70 f, cold water causes heat loss 25 times faster than cold air. Survivors should get as much of their bodies out of water as possible. Drowning and hypothermia: draw knees close to chest, press arms to sides, remain quiet, requires personal flotation devices, near the shore. Two or more people should huddle together quietly. Extend a pole or throw a line to person with floatable object attached to it.
