Does CPR work for both freshwater and saltwater victims?

There are differences in freshwater and saltwater drowning. There is saying in medicine That "Water follows salt ". What that means is that water is drawn to the saltier side of a membrane. read more

It is a complete (and dangerous) myth that CPR is not effective for fresh water drowning victims. In fact, victims of saltwater near-drownings (who may or may not have recieved CPR or rescue breathing) are at risk of an additional complication, the so-called secondary drowning. read more

A 39-year-old man's car broke down, stranding him out in the country for approximately 18 hours. The outside temperature is 23°F. When you arrive and assess the man, you determine that he is pulseless and apneic; his core body temperature is estimated to be below 86°F. CPR is immediately initiated and the man is loaded into the ambulance quickly. read more