Citation

Nieves JA, Buttacavoli M, Fuller L, Clarke T, Schimpf PC. Pediatr. Nurs. 1996; 22(3): 206-210.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, Publisher Jannetti Publications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8717838

Abstract

In children the risk of submersion is highest in those under 5 years of age and in male adolescents 15-19 years of age. This review examines the research literature that identifies factors related to drownings and near drownings, strategies to prevent these occurrences, and suggestions for primary prevention and associated nursing interventions.