inhalation of water

Question 1

what is salt water fever?

Answer 1

immune response to bacteria / pathogens/ toxins in warm water that has aspirated into lungs

Question 2

saltwater fever can be caused by?

Answer 2

exposure to warm seawater by aspiration

ingesting contam seafood/ocean water

prolonged exposure to saltwater

heat exhaustion in salt water = dehydration

Question 3

4 signs of salt water aspiration syndrome?

Answer 3

coughing

rapid breathing / weezing

short breath

chest pain / sternum

Question 4

list first aid methods for salt water fever

Answer 4

remove from water

get warrm and dry

give high flow o2

monitor vitals

recovery position in case of vomiting