Treatment of Drowning:
Some people get drowned while crossing, or bathing in rivers, canals or streams. If First Aid is given to a drowned person after taking him out of water, his life may be saved.
Such a person should be given First Aid in the following ways:
1. Removing Water from the Belly:
The drowned person should be taken out of water, and lied down with his belly on a pitcher to get water removed from his belly. If the pitcher is not available, he should be lied on belly-side, and toss him upward by holding his waist. This action will remove water from his belly.
2. Making the Patient Wear Dry clothes: Give the patient dry clothes to wear.
3. Keeping the Patient’s Body Warm: Wrap a blanket or sheet round the patient’s body so that his body may remain warm.
4. Administering Artificial Respiration: If the breathing of the drowned man stops, he should be administered artificial respiration.
5. Giving Hot Tea or Coffee: When the patient comes to his senses, he should be given hot tea or coffee to drink.
6. Taking the Patient to the Doctor: If necessary, the patient should be taken to a doctor.
