Citation

Fleetham JA, Munt PW. Can. Med. Assoc. J. 1978; 118(8): 914-917.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1978, Canadian Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

647562

PMCID

PMC1818251

Abstract

Near-drowning is a subject of ever-increasing importance. Two recent cases are presented that illustrate many of the problems encountered. For a current understanding of the etiologic and pathophysiologic aspects and of the prognosis of near-drowning, an updated review of the literature is provided. The importance in treatment of the recognition of hypothermia, the use of positive end-expiratory pressure and the controversy over the role of corticosteroid therapy are discussed.

Language: en