If your child is the victim of a near-drowning (drowning without cardiac arrest, otherwise drowning), this fast-action rescue plan can prevent a tragedy. /p>
Your first priority is to get a drowning child out of the water as quickly as possible. If she isn't breathing, place her on her back on a firm surface. Immediately begin rescue breathing, below, and have someone call for help. Don't assume it's too late to save a child's life -- even if she's unresponsive, continue performing CPR. Immediately begin rescue breathing, below, and have someone call for help. Don't assume it's too late to save a child's life -- even if she's unresponsive, continue performing CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and do not stop until medical professionals take over