Fifteen-minute consultation: Drowning in children
Jordan Evans, Assim Javaid, Eleanor Scarrott, Andrew Bamber, Jeff Morgan
Abstract
Drowning is a significant cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally. The underlying mechanisms vary with child development and most are modifiable to public health promotion strategies. This article serves to highlight some of the specific considerations for the clinical management of drowning in children, both prehospital and by the in-hospital paediatric resuscitation team. This includes changes to standard advanced paediatric life support in the presence of hypothermia.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMedical emergencyResuscitationOccupational safety and healthInjury preventionSuicide preventionPoison controlNear DrowningPublic healthIntensive care medicinePediatricsEmergency medicineNursingPathologyInjury Epidemiology and PreventionTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesTraffic and Road Safety