The dog days of summer are winding down, but there is still plenty of time to soak up some sun and spend some time in the water. But even a day at the beach can quickly turn tragic, as drowning (aka submersions injuries) can happen suddenly. Hopefully this review will give you some pointers about how to monitor, resuscitate and prognosticate the next time you get a pediatric submersion injury.
References
A nice review of submersion injuries
The Pediatric Submersion Score
Several studies on outcome: A recent review , an older study