The Infection Process

Environmental Emergencies: Near Drowning

Near-drowning is defined as a survival event that occurs at least 24 hours following submersion in water which caused respiratory arrest. The most frequent and common consequence of this environmental emergency is hypoxemia. Drowning is the second most common cause of accidental death in children below 12 years of age. An estimated 8,000 drowning and […]

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