What is the primary intervention for patients experiencing near-drowning?
a. Draining fluid from the lungs
b. Draining fluid from the stomach
c. Decompressing the stomach
d. Maintaining ventilation
ANS: D
If a person survives submersion, acute respiratory failure may follow. The incidence of serious pulmonary complications is high in this group, so ensuring the patient is ventilated is the priority.
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