title: Management of the near-drowning victim.
abstract: The family physician should be skilled in the treatment of victims of immersion accidents. Specific management at the scene and in the emergency room is critical to survival and a good neurologic outcome. Hospital admission with careful evaluation and observation is usually indicated. Patients and community groups must be reminded of precautions that will prevent many injuries and deaths.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
authors.forename: H T
authors.initials: HT
authors.lastname: Pruessner
authors.forename: G O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Zenner
authors.forename: N K
authors.initials: NK
authors.lastname: Hansel
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000209:etiology; D007101:Immersion / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000503:physiopathology; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D012151:Resuscitation