Drowning

Czech version

Authors: Jonáš Jakub
Authors‘ workplace: Klinika anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicíny 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a FN Motol
Published in: Čes-slov Pediat 2022; 77 (Supplementum 1): 35-37.
Category: Pediatric Protocols in Praxis
doi: https://doi.org/10.55095/CSPediatrie2022/028

Overview

Drowning is one of the serious injuries that often has fatal consequences. For survival of drowning people, the earliest possible initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is crucial in order to ensure an adequate supply of oxygen to the body. This mainly concerns the brain tissue. The degree of neurological disability is decisive for the quality of life.

This article provides a basic overview of the pathophysiology of drowning, emphasizes the need for early and properly provided first aid, and provides an overview of the key points of intensive and resuscitation care for a drowning patient.

Keywords:

Pediatrics – Hypoxia – Cardiac arrest – Hypothermia – oxygenotherapy

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Neonatology Paediatrics General practitioner for children and adolescents

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Article was published in

Czech-Slovak Pediatrics

2022 Issue Supplementum 1