Explanatory article on "How to Prevent Drowning Accidents"

How to prevent drowning accidents

Our lives are inseparable from water, and the water world brings us a lot of joy. However, while we are enjoying happiness, we must not forget how ruthless nature is: in our country, drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children and adolescents, accounting for 50%-60% of all accidental deaths. According to statistics, on average, more than 90 children and teenagers lose their lives due to drowning every day in our country. There are many waters in and around Tai'an city, so it is actually necessary to master self-protection knowledge, improve risk avoidance capabilities, ensure swimming safety, and prevent drowning accidents.

First of all, we should clarify the causes of common drowning accidents: the first type, accidentally falling into the water from the edge of the pool or the shore, slipping in the water and unable to stand up; the second type, poor swimming skills Category 3: A swimmer who panics and moves hurriedly when encountering a collision or other accidents in the water, suddenly chokes on water, and cannot adjust his breathing; Category 3: a swimmer who is too brave and takes risks when diving; Category 4: a swimmer who is hugged by a drowning person; The fifth category is the consequences caused by being pressed while playing in the water; the sixth category is the harm caused by poor facilities in swimming places.

In order to ensure swimming safety, prevent drowning accidents, and address the causes of drowning accidents, we must do the following: Do not go out swimming alone, you must be organized and with a teacher or someone familiar with water. led us to swim. Don't swim in places where you don't know the bottom of the water or where you don't know the water conditions, or where there are dangers of drowning casualties. Don't swim in rapids and whirlpools. You must be aware of your physical health. People who are prone to cramps in their limbs should not participate in swimming or swim in deep water areas. If you experience cramps in your calves or feet while swimming, don't panic. You can kick your legs or do jumping movements, or massage or pull the cramped area, and call your companions for help. You must be self-aware of your own water nature. You must not show off after entering the water, do not dive or swim rashly, and do not fight with each other. If you suddenly feel uncomfortable while swimming, such as dizziness, nausea, palpitation, shortness of breath, etc., you should immediately go ashore to rest or call for help.

In the unfortunate event of a drowning incident, experts say that drowning victims should not panic, but should stay calm and actively rescue themselves: first, they should try their best to shout for help while keeping breathing. Stay calm in the water and breathe in through your nose when swimming to save yourself. This is the most likely cause of choking. If you choke on water, you must first open your mouth wide and take a deep breath. Even if you drink a few water, you must open your mouth wide and do not breathe through your nose. It is recommended to lie on your back with your head back so that your nose can be exposed to the water for breathing. Breathe out shallowly and inhale deeply. Because when you take a deep breath, the specific gravity of the human body drops to slightly lighter than water, and you can surface. At this time, do not raise your arms and flutter around, which will make the body sink faster. If you have cramps, don't panic. You must stay calm, stop swimming, take a breath, float on your back, and use different methods to help yourself according to different parts. If you suffer from calf cramps due to fatigue due to low water temperature, you can put your body in a supine position. Hold the toes of the cramped leg with your hands and pull upwards to straighten the cramped leg. Use the other leg to step on the water and paddle with the other hand to help the body float. Do this several times in a row to return to normal. After landing, pinch the Chengshan point or Weizhong point with the tips of your middle and index fingers for massage. If you have thigh cramps, you can also use the same method to lengthen the cramped muscles. After cramping, use another swimming style to swim back to the shore. If you have to use the same swimming posture, beware of another cramp. If you are entangled in water plants, you must not step in the water or move your hands and feet, otherwise it will make it more difficult to free the limbs from the entanglement, or it will sink deeper and deeper into the mud. Use the backstroke method (straighten your legs and paddle backwards with your palms) and slowly return along the original path. Or lie flat on the water, spread your legs, and use your hands to free yourself. Otherwise, try kicking the weeds away, or removing them from your hands and feet like taking off socks. If you are unable to get rid of yourself, you should call for help in time. After getting rid of the weeds, swim with a gentle kick and get out of the weedy area as quickly as possible. If you are too tired, you should swim back to the shore immediately. If you are far from shore or too tired to return immediately, float on your back to conserve strength. Don't hold on to your savior. If no one comes, continue to float on the water and swim back to the shore when your strength recovers.

In addition to the above self-rescue methods, attention should also be paid to daily management education to try to avoid such incidents. If we master the self-rescue methods when drowning accidents occur and prevent drowning accidents from happening, we can grow up healthily and enjoy the joy of the water world better!