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

• Main Authors: Celia Y Quang (Author), Ryan O Kennedy (Author), Scott G Blair (Author), Sidney B Brevard (Author), Jon D Simmons (Author)
• 格式: 图书
• 出版: Open Journal of Trauma - Peertechz Publications, 2017-01-03.
• 主题: Case Report
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<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...