Drowning in concentrated syrup.
Indian Pediatr
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2009 Apr; 46(4): 352-3
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-13809
ABSTRACT
Drowning is one of the two leading causes of accidental death in children. Most of the cases can be attributed to fresh or salt water drowning. We report an unusual case of acute respiratory distress syndrome in a one year old child following drowning in concentrated sugar syrup, in whom timely intervention and early supportive therapy resulted in a favorable outcome.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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Humans
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Male
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Molasses
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Candy
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Near Drowning
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Infant
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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