Scedosporiosis in a Combined Kidney and Liver Transplant Recipient: A Case Report of Possible Transmission from a Near-Drowning Donor [PDF]
Case Reports in Transplantation, 2016 Scedosporium spp. are saprobic fungi that cause serious infections in immunocompromised hosts and in near-drowning victims. Solid organ transplant recipients are at increased risk of scedosporiosis as they require aggressive immunosuppression to prevent ...
Rachael Leek +6 more
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Neuroimaging patterns of brain injury in children following near-drowning [PDF]
BMC Medical ImagingBackground Near-drowning is a prevalent cause of hypoxic ischemic injury in children and young adults. Despite its clinical significance, there is a lack of studies examining the brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings associated with near ...
Livja Mertiri +4 more
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An analysis of global legislation and regulation related to drowning prevention. [PDF]
PLOS Global Public HealthDrowning remains a leading but neglected cause of injury-related death worldwide. While some forms of regulation, such as pool fencing, have demonstrated clear effectiveness, less is known about the broader influence of legislation and regulatory ...
Ryan Essex, Jagnoor Jagnoor
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The Danish Drowning Cohort: Utstein-style data from fatal and non-fatal drowning incidents in Denmark [PDF]
BMC Medical Research MethodologyBackground Effective interventions to reduce drowning incidents require accurate and reliable data for scientific analysis. However, the lack of high-quality evidence and the variability in drowning terminology, definitions, and outcomes present ...
Niklas Breindahl +9 more
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Pediatric near-drownings: clinical insights and prediction of life-threatening events [PDF]
Frontiers in PediatricsIntroductionDrowning is a leading cause of mortality in children worldwide. Near-drowning is a state of survival after asphyxia due to submersion in water. Drowning-related incidents have significantly increased in developed countries.
Asmaa F. Sharif +16 more
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Pneumomediastinum and bilateral pneumothorax following near drowning in shallow water
Clinics and Practice, 2011 We report pneumomediastinum, bilateral pneumothorax and acute respiratory distress syndrome in a victim of near drowning who was intoxicated and did not have thoracic or neck trauma.
Santhiya Govindaraj, Stalin Viswanathan
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Scedosporium Apiospermum Infection after Near-drowning
Chinese Medical Journal, 2015 Xin-Hua He +5 more
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Case of Fatal Meningoencephalitis following Accidental Near Drowning [PDF]
Pediatric Infectious Disease, 2023 Introduction: Central Nervous System infections are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in developing countries. We are reporting a rare case of neuroinfection following drowning.
Vykuntaraju K Gowda +3 more
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Assessing risk associated with recreational activities in coastal areas by using a bayesian network
Heliyon, 2023 Taiwan is an island and therefore has a considerable amount of coastal land. Drowning or near-drowning incidents often occur in coastal recreational areas.
Meng-Tsung Lee +3 more
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The Utility of Non-Invasive Nasal Positive Pressure Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Near Drowning Patients [PDF]
Journal of Trauma and Injury, 2019 Purpose Near drowning refers to immediate survival after asphyxia due to submersion or immersion in water, which is a crucial public safety problem worldwide.
June Hyeong Kim +2 more
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