If a drowning person is unresponsive, what should you do?

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If a drowning person is unresponsive, what should you do?

When a drowning person is unresponsive, the priority is to restore circulation and oxygen delivery as quickly as possible. Activate emergency services and get an AED on scene, then begin CPR immediately. Having someone call for help and bringing the AED while you start chest compressions ensures you’re delivering lifesaving circulation now and have defibrillation ready if a shockable rhythm is present. If you’re trained, include rescue breaths as part of CPR to provide oxygen to the lungs. Waiting to check breathing or delaying action wastes precious time and risks brain injury, and simply yelling for help isn’t enough on its own.

When a drowning person is unresponsive, the priority is to restore circulation and oxygen delivery as quickly as possible. Activate emergency services and get an AED on scene, then begin CPR immediately. Having someone call for help and bringing the AED while you start chest compressions ensures you’re delivering lifesaving circulation now and have defibrillation ready if a shockable rhythm is present. If you’re trained, include rescue breaths as part of CPR to provide oxygen to the lungs. Waiting to check breathing or delaying action wastes precious time and risks brain injury, and simply yelling for help isn’t enough on its own.

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