Handbook on Drowning

Edited by Joost J.L.M. Bierens

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

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Format: Hardback

Publication date: 15 June 2012 (REV)

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ISBN: 364204252X ISBN 13: 9783642042522

Handbook on Drowning

The Handbook on Drowning provides a synthesis of existing knowledge about the prevention, rescue, and treatment of drowning. The approach is particularly suited to those involved in the pre-hospital, emergency and intensive care treatment of drowned victims, as well as public health officials. Top page

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Since the first edition of the Handbook on Drowning, major water-related disasters have caused tens of thousands of deaths and various important research initiatives have been undertaken. Epidemiological data are now more robust and significant information has emerged on prevention strategies, rescue techniques, and treatment options. This completely updated second edition contains a wealth of information on recent developments, including a selection of the most significant findings presented at the World Congress on Drowning Prevention, held in Da Nang in 2011. Experts from around the world provide an overview of current research and offer consensus opinions on all aspects of drowning. The Handbook on Drowning is of unique value for lifeguards, search and rescue personnel, firefighters, the maritime community, and medical professionals. It is indispensable for those with strategic, operational, organizational, or educational responsibilities in the field. Top page

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Publisher & Imprint: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K

Edition details 2nd Revised edition

City: Berlin

Edition: REV

Pages: 600

More info: height 235 mm width 155 mm

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Age recommended: Professional and scholarly

Subject Indexing & Classification Dewey:(DC23) 616.025

Departments: Accident & emergency medicine; Anaesthetics; Forensic medicine; Cardiovascular medicine;

Record updated at: 26 April, 2013 time: 01:30

Summary Handbook on Drowning 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. Top page