can you defribilate a drowing victim in cardiac arrest?!
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Yes, they even make special water-resistant defibrillators - although i would still prefer to have the victim out of the water first.
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yes but you must make sure their airways are not clogged afterwards! For the obvious reason a heart not beating is the worst case scenario!
If you are wet, and defribilate someone, you could get a high voltage jolt. Always follow the ABC's of emergency care. Airway, first get the water out.
Breathing, listen for breath sounds, clear the vomit and water out of the mouth by turning the patient on his side.
Circulation, find a pulse.
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Registered Cardiac and Intensive Care Nurse
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