title: Near-drowning in Canadian waters.
abstract: Near-drowning is a subject of ever-increasing importance. Two recent cases are presented that illustrate many of the problems encountered. For a current understanding of the etiologic and pathophysiologic aspects and of the prognosis of near-drowning, an updated review of the literature is provided. The importance in treatment of the recognition of hypothermia, the use of positive end-expiratory pressure and the controversy over the role of corticosteroid therapy are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002170:Canada; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000628:therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D012151:Resuscitation