SOP Das ertrunkene Kind

Ertrinkungsunfälle gehören zu den tragischen Ereignissen, die in kürzester Zeit zu bleibenden Schäden oder zum Tod von Kindern führen können. Zugleich besteht in eiskalten Gewässern selbst nach längeren Submersionszeiten eine wenn auch geringe Chance auf ein günstiges Outcome. In diesem Spannungsfeld sind am Unfallort und in der Notaufnahme wichtige Therapieentscheidungen zu treffen.

Publication History

Article published online:
03 December 2024

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