With the start of the summer swimming season, a number of tragic incidents involving children have been reported in the capital. This was reported by Upl.uz.
According to official information from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Republic Scientific Center for Emergency Medical Assistance, there were seven drowning incidents in private residential areas, resulting in the death of two minors. In each recorded case, the main reason was that the children were left alone near pools filled with water without proper adult supervision.
In two cases, the children lost their lives before medical personnel arrived. When the ambulance teams arrived, biological death was confirmed, and resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
The remaining five children were hospitalized in serious condition. All of them were in a coma and were connected to artificial respiration devices to maintain vital functions.
Children's resuscitator Alisher Mustakimov provided additional information about the condition of those hospitalized in an interview with the Millar information program. According to him, three children regained consciousness, and their condition stabilized, allowing for their transfer from the resuscitation department to the preventive department.
The other two children, however, remain in a deep coma. Their duration on the artificial respiration apparatus ranged from three to seven days.
The doctor specifically emphasized that not only large pools but also small inflatable or framed pools pose a danger to children. A water depth of 30-40 centimeters can also be fatal for young children.
Children under five years old have not fully developed coordination of movements. If a child slips and falls, they often cannot lift their head above the water surface.
At that moment, the reflex breathing can lead to liquid entering the airways, causing oxygen deprivation and asphyxia. The consequences of this condition can be irreversible.
In one case, the resuscitation team worked continuously for 40 minutes to restore heart function. The doctor noted that such prolonged hypoxia, meaning a lack of oxygen to the brain, significantly reduces the chances of complete recovery of the central nervous system.
Even if survival occurs, there is a high probability of developing severe disabilities. Representatives of the medical and law enforcement agencies urge parents and guardians to maintain constant vigilance in ensuring children's safety.
They emphasize that any water body, even the smallest one in a home yard, is a danger zone and that children must be under constant supervision. Drowning incidents often do not occur as depicted in movies.
Especially, a child can drown silently and quickly, unable to call for help, as all their strength is spent trying to breathe underwater. The process from submersion to complete brain damage can occur within minutes.
Therefore, it is crucial to supervise children near water at all times for their safety.
