Management of the near-drowning victim.
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.
Pruessner
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University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston.
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Hansel
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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