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What does a trauma center do for a patient with near drowning?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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ER/ trauma: Ear drowning person need not be seen in a trauma center. This person can be hand led in any er. Near drowning may not as ominous as drowning- after first aid emptying lungs of water, assessement to. E done whether the person has adequated oxygenation. If not appropriate measures be done.

Answered 3/26/2013

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