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Lightning & Drowning

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Lightning & Drowning

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Lightning and Thunder algorithm.

10s = 3 km
About 300m for every second.

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Avoidance is your best strategy

Insulate from ground
Faraday cage
Water conducts

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Multi system injuries

Cardiac, respiratory

CPR may be effective

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Drowning

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Rescuer safety is key

Airway, breathing
CPR

Water might have entered lungs

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Signs

  • Cyanosis
  • Coughing
  • Vomiting
  • Rapid breathing
  • Rapid heart rate
  • hypothermia
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Dry/secondary drowning
Dry - water triggers spasm in airway (closes)

Secondary - water trigger swelling, can be 24 hours after leaving water

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Chris Byron