You have been dispatched to a pool party for a 19-year-old male with shoulder pain. He states that he dove off the diving board and hit the bottom of the pool with his right shoulder and back. Although there is alcohol at the party, he denies drinking. The patient is alert and oriented and has obvious redness and abrasions to his right shoulder, neck, and back. He complains of neck pain and tingling in his right arm, but denies any other discomfort to any other part of the body. Your next action would be to:

The most important treatment for drowning victims is rescue breathing. This should be provided as soon as possible, even before the victim is pulled from the water.  When responding to a drowning victim, EMS should prioritize: Effective ventilation, Oxygenation, and Chest compressions.  If the victim is unconscious but breathing, place them in a recovery position and assess for adequate airway maintenance and ventilation. If the victim is pulseless, immediately begin CPR.  For diving emergencies, you should first establish ABCs, then rinse the wound with clean water and immerse in hot... Show more

The most important treatment for drowning victims is rescue breathing. This should be provided as soon as possible, even before the victim is pulled from the water. 
When responding to a drowning victim, EMS should prioritize: Effective ventilation, Oxygenation, and Chest compressions. 
If the victim is unconscious but breathing, place them in a recovery position and assess for adequate airway maintenance and ventilation. If the victim is pulseless, immediately begin CPR. 
For diving emergencies, you should first establish ABCs, then rinse the wound with clean water and immerse in hot water (110°F-113°F/43.3°C-45°C) for 30 to 90 minutes. Extract obvious pieces of barbs, then conduct pain management as needed. 

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