Instinctive drowning response
Instinctive Drowning Response
The Instinctive Drowning Response (In-stink-tiv Drown-ing Re-sponse) is a set of involuntary actions that occur when a person is drowning. It is a natural reaction that happens when a person is struggling to breathe in water.
Etymology
The term "Instinctive Drowning Response" is derived from the English words "instinctive", meaning automatic or inherent, "drowning", which refers to the act of dying through submersion in and inhalation of water, and "response", which refers to a reaction to a particular process or situation.
Description
The Instinctive Drowning Response is characterized by several key behaviors. The person's arms will extend laterally and press down on the water's surface in an attempt to keep the head above water. This action prevents the person from waving for help or reaching for a rescue device. The body remains upright in the water, with no evidence of a supporting kick. Unless rescued, the person can only struggle on the surface of the water from 20 to 60 seconds before submersion occurs.
Related Terms
- Drowning: The process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.
- Rescue device: Any piece of equipment, tool, or improvised device designed to assist in the recovery or survival of personnel in water.
- Lifeguard: A person who supervises the safety and rescue of swimmers, surfers, and other water sports participants.
See Also
- Aquatic survival: The ability to stay alive and return to safety in a water environment.
- Water safety: Procedures and guidelines to prevent and respond to drowning, injuries, and other emergencies in water environments.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Instinctive drowning response
- Wikipedia's article - Instinctive drowning response
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