Drowning in Pediatrics

• 2024

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• Patrick Cripe; Michael Wittkamp

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This course describes how to understand and treat pediatric drownings. Dr. Cripe talks about what drowning means, its causes, outcomes, and treatments. The course highlights prevention methods such as supervision and life jackets. It also covers medical responses to prevent further injuries in drowning cases.

Continuing Education: This resource offers continuing education credit for physicians, nurses, and pre-hospital providers. Please access the resource for details including information on how to claim credit.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Collection: Continuing Education

Keywords: Drowning; Epidemiology

Institutions: Children's Hospital Colorado

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