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Richard E Moon1, Robert J Long.
Abstract
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.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12534480 DOI: 10.1046/j.1442-2026.2002.00379.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med (Fremantle) ISSN: 1035-6851