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Drowning (cont.)

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Someone with no symptoms after a drowning will be observed in the emergency department. Further evaluation will depend upon the clinical presentation.

  • CPR if the patient is not breathing and there is no heartbeat.

  • Oxygen for patients with low oxygenation in their blood.

  • Intubation and an artificial ventilator should the patient be unable to breath adequately

  • Immobilization of neck with a collar for suspected neck injury

  • Bronchodilator medications to decrease airway spasm

  • Antibiotics for lung infections

  • Steroids to decrease lung inflammation

  • Treatment for shock and hypothermia

  • Hyperbaric chamber for divers with decompression sickness (the bends)

  • Supportive care and counseling for the patient and his or her family
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