Did you know it’s possible to drown after exiting the water?
Eighty to ninety percent of drownings occur in the water, but the other 10-20 percent of drownings occur later that day, up to 24 hours later. This is referred to as “dry drowning.” Check out some of the signs:
Unfortunately, as Dr. Aleah Gibson explains in the video below via Fox 19, dry drowning can’t be treated at home, and children need to visit an emergency room as soon as possible.
Remember the signs to watch for and watch the video below for more information.
Cincinnati News, FOX19-WXIX TV
