First Aid for Near Drowning: Symptoms & Signs (Suffocation)

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First Aid for Near Drowning

Alternate Names : Suffocation

First Aid for Near Drowning | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the injury?

The signs and symptoms for near drowning are:

absence of breathing

lethargy or lack of energy

cyanosis, or bluish skin

abdominal swelling

unconsciousness

spitting up water or fluid that is usually pink or frothy

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/03/01

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