Dipak Chandy, M.D.
Assistant Professor Of Medicine New York Medical College.
Dr. Chandy reports no commercial conflict of interest.
Estimated course time: 1 hour(s).
Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Albert Einstein College of Medicine-Montefiore Medical Center and InterMDnet. Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:
Recognize the risk factors and mechanisms that contribute to near-drowning
Recognize the effects of near-drowning on various organ systems and learn about the different clinical presentations
Discuss the management of near-drowning, both at the scene and subsequent to that, as well as the possible outcomes and prognosis.
