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## Physical Examination

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Signs or behaviors associated with drowning or near-drowning:

### Vitals

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#### Respiratory Rate

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* Hyperventilating or gasping

### Head

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* Head low in the water, mouth at water level
* Head tilted back with mouth open

### Eyes

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* Eyes glassy and empty, unable to focus
* Eyes open, with fear evident on the face

### Miscellaneous

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* Hair over forehead or eyes
* Trying to swim in a particular direction but not making headway
* Trying to roll over on the back to float
* Uncontrollable movement of arms and legs, rarely out of the water

## References

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