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Drowning physical examination
Introduction
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Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Signs or behaviors associated with drowning or near-drowning:
Vitals
Respiratory Rate
- Hyperventilating or gasping
Head
- Head low in the water, mouth at water level
- Head tilted back with mouth open
Eyes
- Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
- Eyes open, with fear evident on the face
Miscellaneous
- Hair over forehead or eyes
- Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway
- Trying to roll over on the back to float
- Uncontrollable movement of arms and legs, rarely out of the water
References
References
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