Donaldson J C, Royall J D
Postgrad Med. 1978 Jul;64(1):71-3, 76-9. doi: 10.1080/00325481.1978.11714875.
Drowning is one of the three leading causes of accidental death. Dry drowning, the type in which no water enters the trachea, responds readily to resuscitation efforts. The current concept of drowning recognizes few differences between saltwater and freshwater aspiration; the therapeutic approach is the same for both types. The physician should be prepared to deal with the drowning victim at the scene of the accident as well as in the hospital. Hospitalization for observation is necessary in every instance, as adult respiratory distress syndrome may develop and cause secondary drowning.
溺水是意外死亡的三大主要原因之一。干性溺水，即无水进入气管的那种类型，对复苏措施反应良好。当前对溺水的概念认识到，海水吸入和淡水吸入之间几乎没有差异；两种类型的治疗方法相同。医生应准备好在事故现场以及医院处理溺水受害者。在每种情况下都需要住院观察，因为可能会发展成成人呼吸窘迫综合征并导致继发性溺水。
