Abstract
Drowning and other asphyxial injuries are important causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. In this review, the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatments applied to near-drowning victims are discussed, with an emphasis on the difficulties encountered attempting to predict outcome using current methods.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Age Distribution
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Asphyxia* / epidemiology
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Asphyxia* / mortality
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Asphyxia* / physiopathology
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Athletic Injuries / epidemiology*
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Athletic Injuries / etiology
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Drowning* / epidemiology
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Drowning* / mortality
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Ethnicity
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Near Drowning* / epidemiology
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Near Drowning* / physiopathology
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Near Drowning* / therapy
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Prognosis
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Sex Distribution
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Spinal Cord Injuries / epidemiology*
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Spinal Cord Injuries / etiology
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United States / epidemiology