Victim is Drowning

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Advise caller that:

• Your first priority is to get the casualty onto dry land with the minimum of danger to yourself.
• Stay on dry land, hold out a stick, a branch or a rope for casualty to grab, and then pull him / her from the water. Alternatively, throw him / her a float.
• If you are a trained lifesaver, there is no danger to yourself, and the casualty if he / she is unconscious,
• Wade or swim to the casualty and tow him / her ashore.
• If you cannot do this safely then call for help
• Once the casualty is out of the water, shield him / her from the wind, if possible; replace any wet clothing with dry clothing.
• If you have rescued the victim from the water
• Help the casualty to lie down on a rug or coat with his / her head lower than the rest of the body so that water can drain from his / her mouth
• If the casualty is unconscious and you are on your own, give CPR for two minutes while waiting for help to arrive.