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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | Review

Epidemiology, clinical aspects, and management of pediatric drowning

Authors: Francesco Pellegrino, Irene Raffaldi, Roberta Rossi, Barbara De Vito, Manuela Pagano, Davide Garelli, Claudia Bondone

Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Drowning is the third leading cause of injury death in the pediatric population worldwide, with incidence peaking among those aged 1–4 years and again in adolescence.

The purpose of this commentary is to review the basic pathophysiology of drowninginjury and factors that affect the outcome, such as submersion and hypothermia. We also discuss principles of prehospital and in-hospital management, comprising resuscitation and stabilization, administration of oxygen and intravenous liquids, and central reheating.

Even though the mortality rate has decreased in recent years, further investments and safety measures are needed to prevent child drowning deaths.

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Title: Epidemiology, clinical aspects, and management of pediatric drowning
Authors: Francesco Pellegrino
Irene Raffaldi
Roberta Rossi
Barbara De Vito
Manuela Pagano
Davide Garelli
Claudia Bondone
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Published in: Italian Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1824-7288
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-023-01464-1

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