CPD Topic Overview
Drowning remains a significant worldwide public health concern, ranking as the third leading cause of unintentional injury death and accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. It is a major cause of disability and death, particularly in children. At least one third of survivors sustain moderate-to-severe neurologic sequelae. [1] Exact definitions of drowning have varied widely. [2] Drowning was previously defined as death secondary to asphyxia while immersed in a liquid, usually water, or within 24 hours of submersion.
At the 2002 World Congress on Drowning held in Amsterdam, a group of experts suggested a new consensus definition for drowning in order to decrease the confusion over the number of terms and definitions (>20) that have appeared in the literature. [3] This group developed a uniform definition that allowed more accurate analysis and comparison of studies, enabled researchers to draw more meaningful conclusions from pooled data, and improved the ease of surveillance and prevention activities.
CPD Topic Overview
Drowning remains a significant worldwide public health concern, ranking as the third leading cause of unintentional injury death and accounting for 7% of all injury-related deaths. It is a major cause of disability and death, particularly in children. At least one third of survivors sustain moderate-to-severe neurologic sequelae. [1] Exact definitions of drowning have varied widely. [2] Drowning was previously defined as death secondary to asphyxia while immersed in a liquid, usually water, or within 24 hours of submersion.
At the 2002 World Congress on Drowning held in Amsterdam, a group of experts suggested a new consensus definition for drowning in order to decrease the confusion over the number of terms and definitions (>20) that have appeared in the literature. [3] This group developed a uniform definition that allowed more accurate analysis and comparison of studies, enabled researchers to draw more meaningful conclusions from pooled data, and improved the ease of surveillance and prevention activities.
Topic Details
Course Objectives
- To have a better understanding on what drowning is
- How it occurs, and
- How to handle drowning victims for a better outcome.
Summary of Content
- Drowning has been redefined to decrease the confusion over the number of terms and definitions found in literature.
- Drowning usually occurs silently and rapidly rather than the” Hollywood” flapping arms scenario.
- Prognosis varies depending how quick intervention occurs.
- Optimal pre-hospital care is a significant determinant of outcome in the management of immersion victims worldwide.
Course Modules
- Overview
- Background
- Etiology
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Prognosis
- Patient Education
Course Materials
Certificate
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After completion of the last assessment in the course, a link to download your certificate will then automatically appear on your Profile page.
Course Accreditation & certification |
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| Course Code (CPD) # | ECP512/08 |
| Course Level (CPD) # | 2 |
| Course Points (CEU’s) # | 2 |
| Assessments / Course Certificate | Yes |
| Certification recognised by | HPCSA / Accreditation Registration No. ECP512 |
| Course Publisher / Accreditation | BLS Medical cc. |
| Course Category | CPD – Medical |
Course Delivery & Method |
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| Course delivery | Online |
| Estimated Course Duration | 1 hours |
| Video with Audio | No |
| Audio Only | No |
| Assessments / Tests | Yes |
Pre-requisites for course |
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| Age appropriateness | 16+ Years |
| Minimum Qualifications | |
| Pre-requisite course(s) / Education Level | |
Lessons & Quizzes
How to take this course
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- Assessment Quiz: You will require 70% to successfully pass any Multiple Choice Questions quiz. You have three (3) attempts to pass each quiz.
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