Drowning
Assessment of drowning
Important points to observe:
- Shortness of breath and bluish discoloration on the face or fingers
- Severe coughing
- Feelings of panic and anxiety
- Shivering, possibly due to hypothermia
What measures should you take?
Call emergency number 112 immediately!
- Watch your own safety and get the child out of the water
- Talk to the child and check their consciousness
- If the child is awake and responsive: Provide reassurance, calm the child, and prevent hypothermia (keep warm with blankets, hats, body contact, and offer warm, sweetened drinks) and ensure continuous supervision
- If the child does not respond after the rescue: Check the breathing and clear the airways
- If the breathing is normal, place the child in the recovery position
- If breathing is abnormal or absent, begin resuscitation
Wenn durch die genannten Maßnahmen keine Besserung eintreten, konsultieren Sie zügig einen Arzt oder wählen die 112.
Ihr Eigenschutz ist von höchster Bedeutung. Bleiben Sie ruhig und besonnen in jeder Notfallsituation.
