Illustration.
Drowning remains one of the leading causes of death among children, especially during the summer months . Many cases occur quickly and silently, even in shallow water or crowded areas, but go undetected in time.
According to the National Children's Hospital, in just two days, June 28-29, the hospital received four child patients who had drowned. Notably, two children were admitted in critical condition with a high risk of death due to missing the "golden hour" for emergency treatment and receiving improper first aid.
A typical case involves a 9-year-old child who nearly drowned in a public swimming pool. After being pulled out of the water, the child was held upside down for about 3 minutes before receiving CPR. Once the heart started beating again, the child was transferred to a local medical facility and then to the National Children's Hospital.
Doctors say that turning a child upside down doesn't help remove water from the lungs and also slows down cardiopulmonary resuscitation, causing the brain and other organs to be deprived of oxygen for longer. Due to the prolonged submersion time and inadequate initial first aid, the child was in a very critical condition upon admission, with a high risk of death.
Experts advise that when a child is found drowning, the victim should be quickly removed from the water, their respiratory and circulatory status checked, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed if the child stops breathing or their heart stops beating. Absolutely do not turn the child upside down to try and "wring out" the water, as this wastes crucial time for emergency treatment. After first aid, the child should be quickly taken to the nearest medical facility for further treatment.
Source: https://vtv.vn/cap-cuu-sai-cach-tre-duoi-nuoc-mat-thoi-gian-vang-100260701163830597.htm
