A 32-year-old male is found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool. He is rescued and brought to the poolside. He is not breathing and has no pu...

Question

A 32-year-old male is found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool. He is rescued and brought to the poolside. He is not breathing and has no pulse. Which of the following statements about water in the lungs is correct regarding resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

Active attempts to drain water from the lungs are unnecessary and delay resuscitation - proceed with rescue breaths and CPR

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Suction of the airway should be performed for at least 2 minutes before ventilation

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Abdominal thrusts should be performed first to expel water from the lungs

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Water in the lungs prevents effective ventilation so compressions-only CPR should be used

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The patient must be placed head-down to drain water before commencing CPR

uk-dipimc MCQ (SBA): Drowning - Water Drainage Myth

A 32-year-old male is found unconscious at the bottom of a swimming pool. He is rescued and brought to the poolside. He is not breathing and has no pulse. Which of the following statements about water in the lungs is correct regarding resuscitation?