If the person is unconscious, not breathing normally, bleeding heavily, or rapidly getting worse, call 102 now and go to the nearest emergency hospital.
Call now if: Anyone pulled from the water who was unconscious or struggling to breathe.
Call 102 nowGeneral health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Call 102 first in an emergency. Get the person out of the water safely without putting yourself at risk. Call 102.
Answer a few questions for guidance on how urgently to seek care. This is triage, not a diagnosis.
Quick assessmentGet the person out of the water safely without putting yourself at risk. Call 102. If not breathing, start CPR with 5 rescue breaths first if trained. Keep warm.
Do not try to drain water from the stomach.
What should I do for drowning first aid?
Get the person out of the water safely without putting yourself at risk. Call 102. If not breathing, start CPR with 5 rescue breaths first if trained. Keep warm.
What should I not do for drowning first aid?
Do not try to drain water from the stomach.
When should I call 102 for drowning first aid?
Anyone pulled from the water who was unconscious or struggling to breathe.
SI summary (own words); CDC, MedlinePlus first aid, Nepal Red Cross as references