Register
Why should a person who has been submerged in cold water and is pulseless, not breathing, and cold not be pronounced dead at the scene?
203k views
2 votes
Why should a person who has been submerged in cold water and is pulseless, not

breathing, and cold not be pronounced dead at the scene?

User Rojobuffalo
by
5.3k points

1 Answer

3 votes
since the water is cold, oxygen is diverted to the heart and brain. rewarding and resuscitation have to be performed before the hypothermic patient is pronounced dead.
User NaveenBabuE
by
4.6k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

5.1m questions

6.7m answers

Other Questions

Which is a healthy habit?
The five components of health-related fitness include
Write a physical activity goal for yourself and describe how your goal will benefit you physically, mentally, and socially.
Which would be considered part of the first three levels of organization in the human body? Check all that apply. hydrogen carbon dioxide cartilage the heart skin cells the endocrine system I choosed hydrogen
An employee feels she is paid too little for her responsibilities. To compensate for the perceived unjust pay, she regularly takes work supplies home for personal use. This employee’s behavior is an example
Link Copied!