Drowning Flashcards
1
Q
Neurologic
A
Cerebral ischemia caused by hypoxia
Cerebral edema and increased ICP
2
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Bradycardia
Increased SVR
Decreased cardiac output
3
Q
Electrolytes
A
Metabolic acidosis
Significant electrolyte changes are rare
4
Q
- Never leave children alone even for a moment
- remove all water from containers
- attention of the supervising adult should be focused on the child
A
Newborn to 4 years old
5
Q
- Children need to be taught to swim
- Know the various safety requirements for swimming in natural bodies of water, such as lakes, streams, rivers, and oceans
A
5-12 years old
6
Q
- In addition to the topics listed for children 5 to 12 years of age, pediatricians should counsel adolescents about the dangers of alcohol and other drug consumption during aquatic recreation activities
- boys are at much higher risk of water-based injuries than are girls, they warrant extra counseling.
A
13-19
7
Q
Pulmonary
A
Apnea
Fresh water: surfactant washout and atelectasis
Salt water: pulmonary edema
V/Q mismatch and shunt
