Dick A E, Potgieter P D
S Afr Med J. 1982 Nov 20;62(22):803-6.
Secondary drowning is a respiratory distress syndrome which develops after a latent period following apparently successful resuscitation from near-drowning. Eighteen cases of near-drowning have been reviewed and one case history is presented in detail to illustrate the importance of anticipating the development of this syndrome. Successful management of these patients involves ventilatory support and careful monitoring of the neurological and cardiovascular status. Because many doctors are unaware of the syndrome and because it has a good prognosis if recognized and treated early, a review of the clinical features and treatment is warranted.
继发性溺水是一种呼吸窘迫综合征，发生于近乎溺水后看似成功复苏的潜伏期之后。回顾了18例近乎溺水病例，并详细介绍了1例病史，以说明预测该综合征发展的重要性。这些患者的成功管理包括通气支持以及对神经和心血管状况的仔细监测。由于许多医生不了解该综合征，且如果早期识别并治疗，其预后良好，因此有必要对其临床特征和治疗进行综述。
