Drowning Prevention In Pediatrics

Abstract

Drowning contributes significantly to morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population but it is largely preventable through judicious use of safety measures. To affect outcomes surrounding drowning, pediatricians need to understand the most updated terminology, the basic resuscitation protocols, and the assessment and management of a drowning victim. Most importantly, pediatricians must appreciate the importance of properly counseling patients and families about drowning prevention. Effective preventive measures supported by the literature include constant and reliable adult supervision, swim instruction for most children older than age 4 years, pool isolation fencing, and the proper use of personal floatation devices.

Publication Date

3-1-2018

Publication Title

Pediatric Annals

Volume

47

Issue

3

Number of Pages

e112-e117

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.3928/19382359-20180220-02

Socpus ID

85044164079 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85044164079

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