University:
Northwest College
Course:
VN420 | Child Health
Academic year:

2024
Views:

208

Pages:

2
Author:

Yesenia M.

NEAR DROWNING- PEDS Second leading cause of unintentional injury related death in children 1-14 yrs old ** PREVENTABLE problem that is COMMON IN CHILDREN Greatest risk → adolescent males & 1-4 yr olds Near drowning- incident in which a child has suffered a submersion injury and survived for at least 24hrs Can result in LT neuro deficits Children <1yr – drown in bathtubs, buckets, toilets Children 1-4- drown in residential swimming poosl Children >15 yr- drown in natural water settings; oceans and lakes Assessment Hypoxia is the primary problem that results Comatose Hypothermic Lack spontaneous RR Hypercapnia ALWAYS GATHER INFO: was submersion in fresh or salt water, temp of water, time of submersion, how long until CPR was started ? Nursing management CPR should be started ASAP after the child is pulled from water – transfer to hospital ASAP Child w successful resuscitation → promote O2 and monitor for infection r/t aspiration of water Chronic neuro damage can occur- child may need rehab and LT follow up * TEACHING TO PREVENT DROWNING Install proper poor fence Water safety training at a young age Have child learn to swim Don’t leave children alone near water Empty water from all containers ; 5 gallon buckets → immediately after use Use proper fitting flotation devices when near water Don’t allow kids to walk, skate, or ride thawing ice Learn CPR Know depth of water before letting a kid jump or dive