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* If arrhythmias, refer to appropriate Practice Parameters. | * If arrhythmias, refer to appropriate Practice Parameters. | ||
* If hypothermic, refer to [[Cold Emergencies|COLD EMERGENCIES PRACTICE PARAMETERS]] (5.06). | * If hypothermic, refer to [[Cold Emergencies|COLD EMERGENCIES PRACTICE PARAMETERS]] (5.06). | ||
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Revision as of 01:34, 2 April 2012
Section 6 - TRAUMA
6.08 NEAR DROWNING
- INITIAL TRAUMA CARE, (2.02).
- Care should begin in water if appropriate.
- C-Spine precautions if necessary.
- If the patient is awake/ alert and breathing, consider CPAP device.
- Remove wet clothing and protect patient against heat loss and wind chill. Completely dry patient and cover patient with insulated blanket.
- If arrhythmias, refer to appropriate Practice Parameters.
- If hypothermic, refer to COLD EMERGENCIES PRACTICE PARAMETERS (5.06).