How to prevent children from drowning

In recent years, child drowning incidents have occurred frequently, causing serious family tragedies and making many parents sad and sad, regretting not strengthening their children's safety education. So what are the symptoms of child drowning? How to give first aid to children who are drowning? How to prevent children from drowning? In what situations are children prone to drowning? The following editor will introduce you in detail.

Symptoms of drowning in children

Trouble breathing, cough, chest pain, or vomiting.

Shallow and rapid breathing, flared nostrils, and noticeable widening of the intercostals when breathing indicate that the child is having difficulty breathing.

If your child appears extremely tired, it may be because his brain is not getting enough oxygen.

If your child has purple lips and pale skin, it is best to take him to the hospital for examination immediately.

First aid for drowning children

Rescue the child to shore quickly and call 120. Parents should pull the child to shore as quickly as possible. If the child is in deep water, they can lift the child's head from the back and then pull up his chest to expose the child's face to the water.

Clear blockages in the mouth and nose. Turn the child's head down and pry open his teeth to clear the debris in the mouth and nasal cavity, then use the palm of your hand to quickly and continuously hit the child's back.

Artificial respiration. After the child spits out the water, artificial respiration should be performed. It is best to have two people to perform the rescue work, so that artificial respiration and chest massage can be performed at the same time. If there is only one person, the two tasks must be performed in turns, that is, for every artificial respiration, chest massage should be performed 3 to 5 times.

Oxygen inhalation. If conditions permit, the drowning child can be given oxygen inhalation or injection of cardiotonic drugs. Respiratory stimulants such as chloramine and lobeline can be injected immediately.

Give your child some hot tea. If your child's breathing and heartbeat gradually recover, you can give them some hot tea or other nutritious soups and let them lie still.

How to prevent children from drowning

Children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by their parents when swimming, and they must be accompanied by their parents at all times and keep a close eye on their children. Parents should also teach their children not to swim alone or with friends.

Whether outdoors or in the swimming pool at a playground, the distance between parents and children must be close, preferably within reach. If you need to answer a phone call, it is best to stand next to the child and talk.

Warm up before swimming to avoid cramps in your child while playing in the water. Moms and dads should let your children do warm-up exercises.

You have to choose the right swimming pool. The swimming pool must have dedicated lifeguards, complete survival equipment and a medical room. If these points cannot be met, it is best not to take your children swimming.

Children who are not feeling well or have heart disease are not allowed to swim. Parents should assess the physical fitness of their children on the day of swimming. If their physical fitness is poor, they can let their children play in the shallow water.

Teach your children to swim. After learning to swim, they will become braver and learn to breathe, which can reduce the risk of drowning.

Observe the child's condition after swimming. If the child has a fever or feels a little unwell, it is best to take the child to the hospital for examination in time to avoid delayed drowning and dry drowning.

In what situations are children prone to drowning?

Accidentally falling into the water from the edge of the pool, the shore, etc.;

After slipping in the water, unable to stand up;

The buoyancy device on the body fell off or broke and leaked, and sank into the water;

Those who have poor eye skills and encounter accidents such as collisions in the water, become panicked and move in a panic;

If you suddenly choke on water, you won’t be able to adjust your breathing;

Too aggressive;

Improper way of entering the water;

Adventure diving;

other swimmers who are held tightly by the drowning person;

Being pressed down by others while playing in the water;

The swimming pool facilities are inadequate.