22 - Pediatrics - Drowning

Question 1

Upon removing a pediatric drowning victim from the water, how is CPR begun?

Answer 1

Initiate chest compressions 15:2 ratio if two

rescuers

Question 2

If breathing resumes following CPR in the pediatric drowning victim, what are the next steps in care?

Answer 2

• Finish initial assessment
• Remove wet clothes/keep warm
• Oxygen as indicated
• Warm according to Hypothermia protocol, if indicated

Question 3

T/F: MedCom must be contacted in the case of a pediatric drowning victim.

Answer 3

True