"If a child has a genuine submersion that necessitates any form of CPR, they should get to the emergency department right away," he added. "If they experience a less severe 'choking episode,' they should seek medical assistance if they have a prolonged cough, chest discomfort, fast breathing, fever, or dyspnea." Water can be dangerous for children because their airways are narrow and they can choke easily on even small amounts of liquid. If this happens at home, call 911 immediately and follow these steps until help arrives: Remove the child from the water. Place them in a recovery position, with their head raised slightly above heart level. Keep them warm during rescue operations by placing them in a bathtub or shower cubicle. Do not give them anything to eat or drink while waiting for help. If the child is still not breathing properly, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Begin by performing artificial respiration: place your mouth over the child's nose and mouth and blow into their throat once or twice. This will try to push the water back down their throats. If this isn't enough to restore their breathing, use a defibrillator on them. Defibrillation is the process of applying an electrical shock to the chest to restart the heart. Only trained personnel should perform defibrillation; only do so if you're sure there's no other way to revive the child.