| Literature DB >> 8451085 |
D L Levin1, F C Morriss, L O Toro, L W Brink, G R Turner.
Abstract
The incidence, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of drowning and near-drowning are presented. Particular attention is paid to the neurologic and pulmonary pathophysiology indicators for monitoring and laboratory tests. Special attention to transportation of patients is given, and treatment in the field, emergency department, and pediatric intensive care unit is delineated.Entities:
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Year: 1993 PMID: 8451085 DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38513-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am ISSN: 0031-3955 Impact factor: 3.278