Drowning Flashcards by Tyler Rzucidlo

Q

How do you manage drowning?

A

Airway and Positive pressure ventilation

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Q

What does saltwater drowning act like?

A

CHF: wet, heavy lungs

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Q

What does freshwater drowning act like?

A

Hemolysis from absorption of hypotonic fluid into the vasculature

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