The effects of drowning on

the human body

What happens to us when we
drown?

What will we discuss?

What are the different types of
drowning?
What is the process that takes place
when you drown?
What are the effects on our body
when you drown?
Who is at risk for drowning?

The different types of

drowning

Dry drowning
Secondary drowning
Fresh water drowning
Salt water drowning
Near drowning

The process of drowning

5 stages of drowning:
Stage of surprise
Stage of involuntary breath holding
Stage of unconsciousness
Stage of hypoxic convulsions
Stage of death

The effects of drowning

Hypoxemia
Direct lung tissue damage
Hypothermia
Breathing problems

Who is at risk?
Risk factors:
Inability to swim
Alcohol and/or drugs involvement
Poor supervision
Trauma, seizures, stroke, heart
conditions
Shallow water blackout
Hypothermia

Conclusion

Very big public health problem

Damage vital organs
Life threatening
Be safe!

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