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Drowning (cont.)

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When to Seek Medical Care

All drowning victims require an emergency 911 call.

Even though the majority of drowning victims are revived with first aid, all these victims require activation of the emergency medical services and evaluation by a healthcare provider. Complications may be delayed in presentation and may first be noticed hours after the drowning episode.

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