Drowning Prevention, Rescue, Treatment
Since the first edition of the Handbook on Drowning in 2005, many epidemiological data have confirmed the burden of drowning in several parts of the world. Studies have increased the understanding of effective drowning prevention strategies, rescue techniques, and treatment options. Much has been le...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2014, 2014
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. 2014 |
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- History
- The Epidemiology of Drowning
- The Prevention of Drowning
- Rescue Organisational Aspects: Planning, Training and Preparation.- Rescue Techniques
- Resuscitation
- Hospital Treatment
- Brain Resuscitation in the Drowning Victim
- Immersion Hypothermia
- Water-related Disasters
- Breath-hold, SCUBA and Hose Diving
- Investigation of Drowning Accidents
- Important Websites