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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child is drowning, unconscious, or scalded in the bathtub — or was left unattended.
The essentials if you need to act right now.
Get out of tub. Call 112. CPR if needed. Cool burns with water.
What might I see? Observable signs — no diagnosis required.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child submerged or floating face-up unnaturally still in bath.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child crying from red skin after hot water contact.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Child found unconscious after falling in tub.
Optional deeper explanation — not required to act.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Bathtub drowning happens when caregivers step away "just for a moment." Children can slip silently under water.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Hot tap water can scald in seconds — set water heater below 49°C if possible.
Check the scene before you approach.
Civilian-safe actions you can take.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Lift child out and lay on towel on floor.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112 if not responding or not breathing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — CPR if not breathing — infant two-finger technique.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — For scalds: cool burn under lukewarm tap 20 minutes — not ice.
When and how to get professional help.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Supervise infants arm's length in bath. Respond immediately to silence — drowning is quiet.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Child bathtub emergency — [drowning/scald/unconscious]. Age [X]."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Any bathtub submersion needs hospital evaluation.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Scalds over large area or face need burn center care.
Dangerous actions, when not to attempt rescue, and common myths.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT leave bath to answer door or phone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use ice or butter on burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT fill tub while child is already in it — temperature may change.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A few inches of bath water is safe if the child can sit up
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Slipping, seizure, or loss of balance can submerge even a sitting toddler instantly. Constant arm's length supervision is required.
Other scenarios in the same family.
Child drowning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — A child was found in water, is struggling in water, or was just pulled out and is not responding normally.
Boat capsize
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Your boat has overturned or is sinking and people are in the water.
Dam breach warning
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You receive warning that a dam may fail, gates are opening, or a wall of water is coming downstream.
Flood rising water
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Water is rising around your home, road, or vehicle — from rain, river overflow, or urban flooding.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Remove wet clothing gently if burn present.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Cover burn with clean dry cloth while waiting for ambulance.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Silent drowning during brief caregiver absence.