RESEARCH:
Prevalence of Traumatic Injuries in Drowning and Near Drowning in Children and Adolescents
UNIVERSITY OR ORGANISATION: University of Pennsylvania
SUBJECT: Children
TYPE: Article
DATE: 2003
Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death in children. In the United States, approximately 4000 deaths, 8000 hospitalizations, and 31000 emergency department (ED) visits result per year for children aged 0 to 19 years owing to drowning or near drowning. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of traumatic injuries in children and adolescents in drowning and near-drowning accidents. This knowledge should help to characterize the mechanisms and types of injuries associated with drowning and near drowning and would ultimately help to guide a rational and systematic approach to the management of traumatic injuries in this clinical scenario.
COUNTRY
USA
AUTHORS
Vivian Hwang
Frances S. Shofer
Dennis R. Durbin
Jill M. Baren
JOURNAL / PUBLICATION
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
RESPONDENTS
Medical chart review
Urban tertiary care pediatric facility
143 patients
ACTIVITY
Swimming
Bathing
Diving
ENVIRONMENT
Pools
Bathtub
Natural water
AGE
0 -19
GENDER
Male
Female
ETHNICITY
N/A
