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Triage
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A system used for sorting victims to determine the order in which they will receive medical attention
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Drowning
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Suffocation by immersion in water or other liquid
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Near-Drowning
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Occurs when a victim survives an immersion incident
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Dry Drownings
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No water passes the vocal cords
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Wet Drownings
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Water, vomitus, or foreign bodies are aspirated into the lungs
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Secondary Drowning
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One in which a victim who was resuscitated dies within 96 hours
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Confined Space
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Any area not intended for human occupancy that may have or develop a dangerous atmosphere
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