%0 Journal Article
%T The dynamics of drowning: clarifying terminologies and response strategies
%J Nursing (Springhouse)
%D 2024
%A Lareau, Stephanie A.
%A Haines, Carver
%A Sotelo, Matthew
%A Davis, Christopher A.
%V 54
%N 7
%P 26-32
%X Drowning is the process of respiratory impairment from immersion or submersion in a liquid. Worldwide, approximately 360,000 deaths annually can be attributed to drowning. Morbidity and mortality are a result of hypoxia, so the focus during resuscitation should be on airway management and optimizing oxygenation. This article describes several drowning scenarios and discusses appropriate response and treatment algorithms.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Springhouse
%@ 0360-4039
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NSG.0000000000000023