Respiratory impairment from submersion in liquid (1)
System(s) affected: cardiovascular, nervous, pulmonary, renal
Synonym(s): submersion injury; terms such as “near-drowning,” “second...
Core data: (i...
Prehospital
Never approach a struggling victim alone.
Initiate basic life support (BLS) and advanced cardiovascu...
ABG monito...
T75.1XXA Unsp effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion, init
T75.1XXD Unsp effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion, subs
T75.1XXS Unsp effects of drowning and nonfatal submersion, sequ...
The most important treatment for near-drowning victims is prompt reversal of any hypoxia.
Water safety education (combining physical and behavioral techniques) has the greatest impact o...
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