Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8944643 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2018 | 21 Pages |
Abstract
The overall complication rate in initially stable, well-appearing drowning patients is low. An abnormal pulse oximetry reading at presentation may help predict subsequent complications. Those patients with normal age-adjusted vital signs and physical exam at presentation may not require a prolonged observation period.
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Authors
Courtney E. MD, Travis K.F. MD, Vincent J. MD, MHA,