Shock is most simply conceptualised as failure of the circulation to provide adequate delivery of oxygen and essential nutrients to the tissues to ensure normal cell respiration. The process leading to this state may be single or multifactorial. In the management of sick and injured children, the emphasis...
Drowning Resuscitation Management in Pediatric
Management
Treatment of the victim of near-drowning can be attempted even before rescue from the water. Having said this, basic life support is difficult unless the rescuer has a firm foothold. Rescuers must always make a safe approach, otherwise further unnecessary deaths may occur.
Once on dry...
Drowning Case in Pediatric
Definition
Drowning is defined as death by asphyxiation following submersion in a fluid, which is usually water. During the initial resuscitation it does not seem to make any difference whether this is fresh or salt water. Near-drowning occurs when the victim recovers, however briefly, following submersion.
Epidemiology
Bodies...
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