Submersion injury. Epidemiology, prevention, and management

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1985 Feb;32(1):113-25. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)34760-5.

Abstract

The epidemiology of injuries resulting from submersion in water and their prevention are reviewed and the management of submersion injury is detailed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Drowning
  • Female
  • First Aid
  • Humans
  • Immersion / adverse effects*
  • Immersion / physiopathology
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Primary Prevention
  • Prognosis
  • Resuscitation / methods
  • Swimming
  • United States