Know how to deal with emergency situations such as Drowning, Electric Shock, General Shock, Automobile Accidents and Human Being caught in fire. DROWNING Drowning causes asphyxia by water, weeds and mud entering into the lungs. When the lungs alveoli are filled with water, they cannot exchange oxygen to and from the blood W HAT DO I SEE AND ENQUIRE ? A victim is in the water and is in distress. Following signs of drowning may be observed: ? no breathing; ? difficulty in breathing and signs of restlessness; ? the rate of breathing increases; ? the breaths get shorter; ? the veins of the neck become swollen; ? the face, lips, nails, fingers and toes turn blue; ? the pulse gets faster and feebler; and ? water may gush from the mouth. WHAT DO I DO? SAFETY FIRST AND CALL FOR HELP ? Make sure there is no danger to you of drowning. ? The person urge...
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