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Near Drowning : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Accidental submersion in bath
  • Recreation submersion accident

Causes Overview Articles

Near drowning
Leaving small children unattended around bathtubs and pools; Drinking alcohol while boating or swimming; Inability to swim or panic while swimming; Falling through thin ice; Blows to the head or seizures while in the water; Attempted suicide.
Source:ADAM
Date:July 17, 2006
Near-Drowning
Diagnosis relies on a physical examination of the victim and on a wide range of tests and other procedures. Blood is taken to measure oxygen levels and for many other purposes. Pulse oximetry, another way of assessing oxygen levels, involves attac...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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