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- Drowning is a significant global health issue that leads to hypoxia, which is the main cause of complications and death in drowning cases.
- The text emphasizes the importance of prompt resuscitation and treatment in emergency settings, focusing on the critical physiological issues that need immediate care.
- It also provides guidance on managing related conditions like hypothermia, the need for mechanical ventilation, and potential traumatic injuries to ensure safe patient discharge planning.
Article Abstract
Drowning is a global problem that affects all populations. The events leading up to and the sequelae from a drowning incident vary greatly based on numerous factors, but the primary physiologic insult is always hypoxia. This is the starting point for all morbidity and mortality, and it must remain the focus of treatment. This issue discusses the initial resuscitation and treatment of adult drowning patients in the emergency department. Primary focus is placed on the key components of pathophysiology that require immediate attention. From there, evidence is presented to help guide the management of associated clinical concerns such as hypothermia, mechanical ventilation, and traumatic injuries, and to help form safe and reasonable disposition plans.
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