Citation

Krandick G, Mantel K. Fortschr. Med. 1990; 108(28): 527-530.

Vernacular Title

Ertrinkungsunfalle im Kindesalter.

Affiliation

Kinderchirurgische Klinik im Dr. von Haunerschen Kinderspital, Universität München.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2242837

Abstract

This is a report on five boys aged between 1 and 5 years who, after prolonged submersion in cold water, were treated at our department. On being taken out of the water, all the patients were clinically dead. After 1- to 3-hour successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation, with a rectal temperature of about 27 degrees C, they were rewarmed at a rate of 1 degree/hour. Two patients died within a few hours after the accident. One patient survived with an apallic syndrome, 2 children survived with no sequelae. In the event of a water-related accident associated with hypothermia, we consider suitable resuscitation to have preference over rewarming measures. The most important treatment guidelines and prognostic factors are discussed.

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