Drowning isn't always obvious. A pediatrician shares the warning signs of 'dry drowning,' or post-immersion syndrome, along with tips for treatment and prevention.
"Keeping a child calm can sometimes help the muscle spasms to relax," she added.
Although this condition is uncommon, it can be fatal if symptoms aren't addressed and lack of oxygen occurs, the doctor said. "A severe laryngospasm that isn't relieved ultimately can lead to lack of oxygen and cardiac arrest," she warned."Long-term effects are the result of poor oxygen to any organ system, especially the brain, which can result in seizures orDrowning is the most common cause of unintentional death in children between ages 1 and 4 and the second leading cause of death in children between ages 5 and 14, per the CDC.
Private swimming pools should have a fence around them to prevent someone from wandering in, she went on. Children should always wear life vests when they're near or around lakes. While it’s a good idea to have young children take swim lessons, Scott emphasized that it is not a safeguard, nor should it give a false sense of security or take the place of close adult supervision.
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