Is There a Clinical Difference between Salt Water and Fresh Water Drowning?

• Autori principali: Celia Y Quang (Autore), Ryan O Kennedy (Autore), Scott G Blair (Autore), Sidney B Brevard (Autore), Jon D Simmons (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: Open Journal of Trauma - Peertechz Publications, 2017-01-03.
• Soggetti: Case Report
• Accesso online: Connect to this object online.

<p><strong>Introduction:</strong> 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 prese...