Drowning and near-drowning.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Water immersion is a frequent cause of accidental death and hospital admission. This article outlines the pathogenesis and principles of treatment. Drowning is defined as death by asphyxia due to submersion in a liquid medium. Near-drowning is defined as immediate survival after asphyxia due to submersion.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Moon, RE; Long, RJ
Published Date
- December 2002
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 14 / 4
Start / End Page
- 377 - 386
PubMed ID
- 12534480
Pubmed Central ID
- 12534480
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1035-6851
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Australia