Prevention

• Water storage containers must have tight fitting lids.
• Do not store water in open containers.
• All water pools around the house should be drained.
• Bathtubs should be unplugged after use.
• Do not swim unaccompanied by a life saver.

Management

• Remove the casualty from the water as quickly as possible.
• Shout for help if you cannot swim.

Once the casualty is out:

• Open airways by placing casualty briefly on the side to drain out the water.
• Check for breathing and blood circulation.
• Start artificial respiration immediately if the casualty is not breathing.
• If there is no pulse, start Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• If casualty starts breathing, put him/her in a recovery position.
• If no response, continue with Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation until help arrives.