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1 day agoAccident victims are often not allowed to drink water immediately after the incident for medical safety reasons, especially if they might need surgery or have internal injuries. Here’s a clear breakdown of the main reasons:
🚫 1. Risk of Emergency Surgery
If the victim needs immediate surgery, having water (or food) in the stomach increases the risk of aspiration.
Aspiration means vomiting and inhaling stomach contents into the lungs during anesthesia, which can be life-threatening.
🚫 2. Unconscious or Semi-Conscious State
If the victim is not fully alert, drinking water can cause choking or aspiration.
Swallowing safely requires full control of throat muscles.
🚫 3. Possible Internal Injuries
In cases of abdominal trauma or internal bleeding, drinking water can:
Worsen the injury.
Delay proper diagnosis (e.g., during scans or surgsurgery
✋️. Cause nausea or vomiting
Emergency responders follow the "NPO" rule: "Nil Per Os" (nothing by mouth) until a doctor evaluates the person.
It’s a precaution to prevent complications during diagnosis and treatment.
✅ What Can Be Done Instead?
Keep the victim calm and still.
Moisten their lips with a damp cloth if they complain of thirst.
Let trained medical personnel assess when it’s safe to give fluids.