Drowning - definitions, management, and misconceptions
In this episode, recorded at Anaesthesia 2026 in Brighton, Dr Eoin Dore and Dr Leonieke Vlaanderen discuss the definitions of drowning, management of the drowning patient, and misconceptions around the subject.
Dr Vlaanderen describes the process when someone drowns, and what to consider when trying to rescue someone, with resuscitation, and more. It's a fascinating conversation about a difficult topic.
Please note: In our introduction we give the RNLI's full name incorrectly. The organisation is officially the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Recorded May 2026.
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