Heads up!
Recently posted by Chris Brewster, President of the USLA, a recent article on drowning which he recommends be read by lifeguards. Thanks Chris!
"New England Journal of Medicine Drowning Article
Posted by: "chris brewster" brewster@lifesaver1.com
Thu May 31, 2012 4:26 pm (PDT)
Three members of the International Life Saving Federation Medical Committee and a cohort have authored a definitive article on drowning just published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine. I encourage you to read and share this article. It covers drowning from the initial onset to emergency room and hospital treatment. It would be worth sharing with your fellow lifeguards, chapters, agencies, and your local EMS system."
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMra1013317
-----
Excerpts include:
"Drowning is a leading cause of death worldwide among boys 5 to 14 years of age. In the United States, drowning is the second leading cause of injury-related death among children 1 to 4 years of age, ..."
"According to the new definition adopted by the WHO in 2002, “Drowning is
the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from
submersion/immersion in liquid.”
"Every drowning signals the failure of the most effective intervention — namely, prevention."
-----
10-4
Until next time.....
"County Recurrent" News
http://CountyRecurrent.blogspot.com
Service • Training • Commitment
*** Keeping the County Recurrent "in the loop"..... whether he/she likes it or NOT ! ***
DISCLAIMER: County Recurrent is not affiliated with nor sponsored by LACOLA or LACoFD.
*** PLEASE forward to other Recurrents, past and present, so that we can add them to our mailing list. ***
*** *** *** *** ***
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment