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Drowning and near-drowning.

Richard E Moon1, Robert J Long

  • 1Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology, Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC 27710, USA. moon0002@mc.duke.edu

Emergency Medicine (Fremantle, W.A.)
|January 22, 2003
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Water immersion incidents, including drowning and near-drowning, are common causes of death and hospitalizations. This article details the causes, mechanisms, and treatment principles for these submersion injuries.

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Water immersion incidents are a significant cause of accidental death and emergency room visits.
  • Understanding the mechanisms of asphyxia due to submersion is crucial for effective medical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the pathogenesis of drowning and near-drowning.
  • To describe the fundamental principles of treatment for water immersion injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on drowning and near-drowning.
  • Analysis of the physiological effects of submersion in a liquid medium.

Main Results:

  • Drowning is defined as fatal asphyxia from submersion.

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  • Near-drowning involves survival after asphyxial submersion.

    • Conclusions:

    • Prompt recognition and understanding of drowning/near-drowning pathogenesis are key.
    • Effective treatment strategies are essential for improving outcomes in submersion incidents.