Citation

Hoff BH. Crit. Care Med. 1979; 7(7): 310-320.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Publisher Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

378543

Abstract

Near-drowning represents an insult that can affect all organ systems. A common pathway for injury is hypoxemia, acidosis, and hypoperfusion. Pulmonary insufficiency and CNS dysfunction are major causes of morbidity and mortality. Variations in vascular volume, heart failure, renal failure, coagulation disorders, and electrolyte disturbances may also be present. Patients should be observed for multisystem failure and therapy tailored to the particular needs of each victim.

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