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Near Drowning

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near drowning
Etymology: ME, nere, almost, drounen, to drown
a pathologic state in which the victim has survived exposure to circumstances that usually cause drowning. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is performed immediately if the patient is without pulse and/or respiration. Hospitalization is always indicated. The return of consciousness does not necessarily ensure recovery. Intensive supportive therapy may be required for up to several days. Compare drowning. See also hypothermia.

Submersion Syndrome
A non-fatal symptom complex due to prolonged submersion in water


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The drainage systems in pools can easily trap swimmers at the bottom of the pool leading to drowning and near drowning.
Nashiri, who was captured in November 2002 and held for four years in a secret CIA prison, was one of three leading Al-Qaeda figures to be later subjected to waterboarding, a form of near drowning widely regarded as torture.
Nashiri, who was captured in November 2002 and held for four years in a secret CIA prison, was one of three leading Al-Qaeda figures to be later subjected to waterboarding, a form of near drowning widely regarded as torture.
 
 
 
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