Portal de Periódicos da CAPES

Drowning and near‐drowning

2002; Wiley; Volume: 14; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1046/j.1442-2026.2002.00379.x

1035-6851

Richard E. Moon, Robert J. Long,

Restraint-Related Deaths

Abstract Water immersion is a frequent cause of accidental death and hospital admission. This article outlines the pathogenesis and principles of treatment. Drowning is defined as death by asphyxia due to submersion in a liquid medium. Near‐drowning is defined as immediate survival after asphyxia due to submersion.