Drowning

Drowning / Near Drowning
Typical situation pool lifesavers are trained to look for; drownings are silent and do not attract attention. This photo is staged to demonstrate.
ICD-10	T75.1
ICD-9	994.1
DiseasesDB	3957
MedlinePlus	000046
MeSH	C23.550.260.393

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Differentiating Drowning from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
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Diagnosis
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
Electrocardiogram
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Treatment
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Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
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Case #1
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case#1

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