Crotch Hook
The World Health Organization has defined drowning as "the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion/immersion in liquid." While life jackets are not the most fun and comfortable part of swimming for children, drowning can be avoided if more children wear them. There are styles that allow for comfort as well as safety. They have pink fish, blue fish, sharks and even mermaids. All of these styles are made to make it fun for kids while giving parents peace of mind. There are almost 4,000 drowning deaths in the United States alone. Drowning is the most common in children ages 1-4. (AM FAM PHYSICIAN) According to the WHO there are 370,000 deaths worldwide from drowning, making it the 3rd leading cause of death
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There are measures to ensure that it is done properly. Some come with a crotch strap. Studies have shown that wearing the crotch strap on a life vest, keeps the airway clear of the water compared to not wearing the crotch strap. A study was done using a manikin, with and without a crotch strap, exposed to waves for 3 hours. The time taken to aspirate on sea water doubled while wearing the life jacket with the crotch strap properly in place. This study proved that wearing a life jacket properly with the crotch strap properly in place, improved the performance of the jacket, and more importantly the longevity of the persons airway wearing it. …show more content…
Those people that do survive can and most likely will end up in the ICU. We as nurses will explain what the tubes in their child’s throat are and why they are there. We will explain each procedure to the parents with the softest touch as their baby lay there intubated. We will comfort the parents; we will keep the child warm when no one is there. We will pray just as hard that the child recovers. We will explain how and why the child acquired pneumonia from drowning, which to them doesn’t make sense at all. A lung will lose surfactant from aspiration of lake water. We may certainly see near-drowning victims that will exhibit symptoms of cough, fever, rapid pulse, CMS and cyanosis from lack of oxygen. Nursing interventions will be to keep that airway open and monitor for s/s of CMS and oxygenation. Insert and IV as needed, obtain a GCS, maintain body temperature, monitor VS, LS, and maintain a calm environment for the family as well as the
There are measures to ensure that it is done properly. Some come with a crotch strap. Studies have shown that wearing the crotch strap on a life vest, keeps the airway clear of the water compared to not wearing the crotch strap. A study was done using a manikin, with and without a crotch strap, exposed to waves for 3 hours. The time taken to aspirate on sea water doubled while wearing the life jacket with the crotch strap properly in place. This study proved that wearing a life jacket properly with the crotch strap properly in place, improved the performance of the jacket, and more importantly the longevity of the persons airway wearing it. …show more content…
Those people that do survive can and most likely will end up in the ICU. We as nurses will explain what the tubes in their child’s throat are and why they are there. We will explain each procedure to the parents with the softest touch as their baby lay there intubated. We will comfort the parents; we will keep the child warm when no one is there. We will pray just as hard that the child recovers. We will explain how and why the child acquired pneumonia from drowning, which to them doesn’t make sense at all. A lung will lose surfactant from aspiration of lake water. We may certainly see near-drowning victims that will exhibit symptoms of cough, fever, rapid pulse, CMS and cyanosis from lack of oxygen. Nursing interventions will be to keep that airway open and monitor for s/s of CMS and oxygenation. Insert and IV as needed, obtain a GCS, maintain body temperature, monitor VS, LS, and maintain a calm environment for the family as well as the