Every time someone has a near drowning, particularly if it has required CPR, they MUST receive medical attention and be thoroughly checked.
This story from the USA highlights why.
Two days after a near drowning incident during which CPR was performed but the child seemed to be immediately alright, the four year olds breathing difficulties became apparent.
An x-ray revealed that he had fluid on his lungs.
Pneumonia is always a potential outcome from a near drowning as there are always organisms in any water that may have been inhaled, no matter how clean or clear the water in which the near drowning occurred. Pneumonia is a critical condition that can and does claim lives.
As it says in the article. “anytime you have a near drowning, the person should be checked out at the hospital, no matter how good they look or feel.”
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