Effective interventions for nearly drowned children.
Near-drowning, one of the great tragedies in emergency pediatrics, is largely preventable. It generates particular concern and frustration among those who must treat its victims and their families. Should every drowned child be resuscitated? What treatment will minimize the risk of secondary brain injury?
Pediatric Transport Program, Intensive Care Unit, British Columbia's Children's Hospital, Vancouver.
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D000293:Adolescent; D017677:Age Distribution; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D002170:Canada / Q000453:epidemiology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D015701:Near Drowning / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011322:Primary Prevention; D011379:Prognosis; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000379:methods*