Is There a Clinical Difference between Salt Water and Fresh Water Drowning?
Journal Title: Open Journal of Trauma - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Salt water near-drowning events are not uncommon in coastal regions. The difference in tonicity between salt and fresh water in near-drowning events leads many to believe there should be differences in the approach to managing the patient. We present a case of near-drowning in salt water and a thorough review of the literature in managing these patients.
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Simmons Jon D, Quang Celia Y, Kennedy Ryan O, Blair Scott G, B Brevard Sidney
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- DOI 10.17352/ojt.000001
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