Childhood drowning: review of the literature and clinical implications

In children the risk of submersion is highest in those under 5 years of age and in male adolescents 15-19 years of age. This review examines the research literature that identifies factors related to drownings and near drownings, strategies to prevent these occurrences, and suggestions for primary p...

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Published in:	Pediatric nursing Vol. 22; no. 3; p. 206
Main Authors:	Nieves, J A, Buttacavoli, M, Fuller, L, Clarke, T, Schimpf, P C
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-05-1996
Subjects:	Adolescent Age Distribution Child Child, Preschool Drowning - epidemiology Drowning - nursing Drowning - prevention & control Female Humans Infant Male Near Drowning - epidemiology Near Drowning - nursing Near Drowning - prevention & control Pediatric Nursing Primary Prevention Risk Factors Sex Distribution
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Summary:	In children the risk of submersion is highest in those under 5 years of age and in male adolescents 15-19 years of age. This review examines the research literature that identifies factors related to drownings and near drownings, strategies to prevent these occurrences, and suggestions for primary prevention and associated nursing interventions.
ISSN:	0097-9805