Feasibility study of the Utstein Style For Drowning to aid data collection on the resuscitation of drowning victims.

Aim: The revised Utstein Style For Drowning (USFD) was published in 2015. Core data were considered feasible to be reported in most health systems worldwide. We aimed to determine the suitability of the USFD as a template for reporting data from drowning research.

Addressing gaps in our understanding of the drowning patient: a protocol for the retrospective development of an Utstein style database and multicentre collaboration.

Introduction: This retrospective observational study aims to create a comprehensive database of the circumstances of drowning (including care provided and outcomes of care) to report against the Utstein style for drowning (USFD) for patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). Four areas will be examined: a feasibility study of the USFD; a comparison of classification and prognostication systems; examination of indications and efficacy of different ventilation strategies; and differences in the circumstances, severity, treatment and outcomes of drowning by sex and gender.

Methods And Analysis: This protocol outlines retrospective data collection for all patients presenting to EDs of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service in Queensland, Australia with the presenting problem or discharge diagnosis of drowning or immersion between 2015 and 2022.

Cervical spine immobilisation is only required in drowning patients at high risk of axial loading of the spine.

Objectives: Wave forced impacts are known to result in cervical spine injuries (CSI) and approximately 20% of drownings in Australia occur at the beach. The most common mechanism of injury in studies examining the frequency of CSI in drowning patients is shallow water diving. The aim of the present study was to determine what proportion of CSIs occurring in bodies of water experienced a concomitant drowning injury in a location where wave forced impacts are likely to be an additional risk factor.

Cervical spine injuries occurring at the beach: epidemiology, mechanism of injury and risk factors.

Objective: Surf zone injuries include cervical spine injuries (CSI). Risk factors for CSI have not been extensively investigated. The objective was to examine risk factors associated with diagnosed CSI that occurred in a beach setting.

Treatment of the lung injury of drowning: a systematic review.

Background: Drowning is a cause of significant global mortality. The mechanism of injury involves inhalation of water, lung injury and hypoxia. This systematic review addressed the following question: In drowning patients with lung injury, what is the evidence from primary studies regarding treatment strategies and subsequent patient outcomes?

Methods: The search strategy utilised PRISMA guidelines.

A scoping review of female drowning: an underexplored issue in five high-income countries.

Background: Drowning is a significant public health issue, with females accounting for one third of global drowning deaths. The rate of female drowning has not decreased within high-income countries and presentations to hospital have increased. This scoping review aimed to explore adult female unintentional drowning, including risk factors, clinical treatment and outcomes of females hospitalised for drowning.

Long term impact of ladder-related injuries as measured by the AQoL instrument.

Introduction: Ladder-related falls are a common cause of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED) with serious injury. The impacts of ladder-related injuries were assessed at six-months post-injury using the quality of life, AQoL 4D Basic (AQoL) instrument.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective observational study, conducted and reported according to the STROBE statement.

Impact of ladder-related falls on the emergency department and recommendations for ladder safety.

Objectives: To describe the characteristics of patients who presented to the ED from a ladder-related fall and their injuries, highlight the impact of ladder-related falls on the ED, identify contributing factors of ladder falls and draw recommendations to improve ladder safety.

Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted in two EDs. Patients' demographics and ED services used were obtained from medical records.