2022
DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.47078
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Resuscitation of Drowned Persons During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: IMPORTANCE Resuscitation is a niche example of how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected society in the long term. Those trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) face the dilemma that attempting to save a life may result in their own harm. This is most of all a problem for drowning, where hypoxia is the cause of cardiac arrest and ventilation is the essential first step in reversing the situation. OBJECTIVETo develop recommendations for water rescue organizations in providing their rescuers with safe drowni… Show more

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“…At that particular time, ventilations were not recommended and it was decided not to further report on results of the study. 22 Since 2021, new recommendations have been published but none of them have affected the methodology of this study. 15 , 23 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At that particular time, ventilations were not recommended and it was decided not to further report on results of the study. 22 Since 2021, new recommendations have been published but none of them have affected the methodology of this study. 15 , 23 …”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The specific processes after drowning in humans are still unknown, despite extensive research into the chronology of activities following submersion in animal studies. For long, it was assumed that 85%-95% of people who have died from water aspiration exhibit drowning-related symptoms, while the remaining most likely pass away from vagal suppression, post-immersion sickness, or laryngeal contraction [13,14]. The occurrence and significance of laryngospasm are still debatable.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%