The Resus Room Drowning; Roadside to Resus
6 snips
May 15, 2019 Exploring the challenges of drowning, from initial assessment to resuscitation and prognostication. Discussions on modes of drowning, prognostic factors, extrication, ALS, and termination of resuscitation. The importance of quick rescue efforts and proper clinical management in drowning cases. Optimizing airway management and ventilation in CPR, along with challenges in resuscitating drowning patients.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Drowning Definition
- Drowning is a process of respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion, not an outcome.
- Use terms like "died from drowning" or "survived drowning" for clarity.
Drowning Pathophysiology
- Drowning can cause laryngospasm, hypoxia, and cardiac arrest within minutes.
- A small amount of aspirated water (around 4ml/kg) can be fatal.
C-Spine in Drowning
- C-spine injuries are rare in drowning victims (less than 0.5%).
- Prioritize ventilation over C-spine precautions unless obvious trauma is present.