
Since the seminal first edition of the Handbook on Drowning published in 2005, many epidemiological data have confirmed the burden of drowning in several parts of the world. Studies have increased the understanding of effective drowning prevention strategies, rescue techniques and treatment options. More has been learnt about hypothermia, the life-saving preparations of water-related disasters and how to deal with forensic investigations.
In the updated second edition, published in 2015, experts from around the world provide a wide overview of research data, expert opinions, and consensus...
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