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First Aid for Drowning Victims Death by drowning normally occurs when air cannot get into the lungs. This usually happens because a small amount of water enters the lungs, but drowning may also be caused by throat spasm. The water that often gushes out of a rescued casualty’s mouth is from the stomach, and should drain naturally Attempts to force water from the stomach may result in the stomach contents being inhaled. A near-drowning casualty should always receive medical attention. Any water entering the lungs causes irritation and, even if the casualty seems to recover at the time, the air passages may begin to swell.  A near—drowning casualty may also need to be treated for hypothermia DO NOT use the abdominal thrust unless the casualty’s airway is obstructed and artificial ventilation has titled.
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First Aid for Drowning Victims Death by drowning normally occurs when air cannot get into the lungs. This usually happens because a small amount of water enters the lungs, but drowning may also be caused by throat spasm. The water that often gushes out of a rescued casualty’s mouth is from the stomach, and should drain naturally Attempts to force water from the stomach may result in the stomach contents being inhaled. A near-drowning casualty should always receive medical attention. Any water entering the lungs causes irritation and, even if the casualty seems to recover at the time, the air passages may begin to swell.  A near—drowning casualty may also need to be treated for hypothermia DO NOT use the abdominal thrust unless the casualty’s airway is obstructed and artificial ventilation has titled.
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