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Pivotal role of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pediatric drowning incidents

Authors: J Wigginton, P Pepe, A Idris, D Persse, R Berg

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2004

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The earliest possible provision of basic and advanced life support techniques are traditionally emphasized for resuscitation in drowning incidents. However, previous studies have also indicated that performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by bystanders is particularly critical in drowning. The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in a prospective manner, the relative contribution of bystander CPR in terms of ultimate survival following critical drowning events in children. …

Title: Pivotal role of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pediatric drowning incidents
Authors: J Wigginton
P Pepe
A Idris
D Persse
R Berg
Publication date: 01-02-2004
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/cc2755

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