Drowning Flashcards

1
Q

what is drowning?

A

A process resulting in primary respiratory
impairment from submersion/immersion in a
liquid medium.

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what happens in a salt water drowning?

A

Salt water has an osmotic pressure 3.5 to 4
times that of blood which draws more fluid from the body into the
lungs (pulmonary oedema).

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3
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what happens in a fresh water drowning?

A

fresh water enters the lungs, has a lower osmotic pressure than the blood. it denature surfactant and cause alveoli damage and collapse.

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What is the management of a drowned pt?

A

Resus. prioritize airway mangement. high flow oxygen, IV access, treat hypothermia.

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