FACTS

1. Shallow water blackout can cause sudden loss of consciousness while underwater. This can result in the person being unable to swim to the surface or take a breath, leading to drowning.
2. One of the significant dangers of shallow water blackout is the absence of warning signs or discomfort. People often do not experience the typical urge to breathe or distress signals that would typically prompt them to surface for air.
3. When a person holds their breath for an extended period, oxygen levels in the body decrease. Prolonged oxygen deprivation can lead to hypoxia, a condition where the brain and […]

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