Search for dissertations about: "Drowning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the word Drowning.

  2. 1. Traffic and drowning incidents with emphasis on the presence of alcohol and drugs

    Author : Kristin Ahlm; Ulf Björnstig; Marie Hasselberg; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Traffic incidents; drivers; passenger; drowning; alochol; pharmaceuptical; illicit drugs; suicidal drowning; mental disorder; Forensic Medicine; rättsmedicin;

    Abstract : Worldwide, fatal traffic injuries and drowning deaths are important problems. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the cirumstances of fatal and non-fatal traffic injuries and drowning deaths in Sweden including analysis of the presence of alcohol and drugs, which are considered to be major risk factors for these events. READ MORE

  4. 2. Lifesaving after cardiac arrest due to drowning. Characteristics and outcome

    Author : Andreas Claesson; Högskolan i Borås; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Drowning; Cardiac arrest; CPR; Lifesaving; Prehospen; Integrated Caring Science; Integrerad vårdutveckling;

    Abstract : Aims The aim of this thesis was to describe out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) due to drowning from the following angles. In Paper I: To describe the characteristics of OHCA due to drowning and evaluate factors of importance for survival. In Paper II: To describe lifesaving skills and CPR competence among surf lifeguards. READ MORE

  5. 3. Epidemiology and prevention of drowning in northern Iran : a community based program

    Author : Ali Davoudi-Kiakalayeh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Drowning;

    Abstract : Background: Drowning in developing countries is a major, but often neglected, public health problem. However, due to a lack of reliable or statistical data concerning the impact of drowning in Iran, the need for drowning-prevention measures has not been recognized. READ MORE

  6. 4. Drowning-out crystallisation of benzoic acid : Influence of processing conditions and solvent composition on crystal size and shape

    Author : Xiomara Holmbäck; KTH; []
    Keywords : solvent effect; drowning-out; crystallization; benzoic acid; solubility; crystal habit; crystal growth; interfacial energy; growth mechanism;

    Abstract : The aim of the present investigation is to increase theunderstanding of the role played by the solvent in inhibitingor enhancing crystal growth. Drowning-out crystallizationexperiments has been performed by the controlled addition ofwater or ethanol water mixtures to a saturated solution ofbenzoic acid in ethanol-water mixtures. READ MORE

  7. 5. A community-based child drowning prevention program in Bangladesh : a model for low income countries

    Author : Aminur Rahman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Child drowning;

    Abstract : Background: Drowning is a global public health problem of children. Children of low- and middle-income countries are the most susceptible victims. Prevention measures implemented in high-income countries have effectively reduced drowning. READ MORE