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Acute Management of Drowning in Paediatric Patients

   

Added on  2023-01-19

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ACUTE MANAGEMENT OF
DROWNING IN PAEDIATRIC
PATIENTS
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Overview
Drowning is respiratory impairment after being in or under a liquid.
The assessment of this condition in children involve assessing the
respiratory rate, depth and rhythm of the heart.
Assessing the level of consciousness and any signs of worsening
pulmonary edema.
The nursing interventions involve providing oxygen as ordered and
maintaining the airway while protecting the cervical spine.
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The goal of the intervention is to maintain optimal gas exchange
which can be seen through normal arterial blood gases results.
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