Drowning deaths in Australia caused by hypoxic blackout, 2002-2015

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Franklin, Richard C.;Peden, Amy E.;Pearn, John H.
Richard Franklin
Abstract

Hypoxic blackout is a preventable cause of drowning. There were 22 hypoxic blackout-related drowning deaths in Australia between 1-July 2002 and 30-June 2015, occurring recreationally in swimming pools and afflicting ocean freedivers and spearfishers. We advocate for an increased awareness of risks for all who swim and dive.

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Medical Journal of Australia

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Medical Journal of Australia

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208

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1326-5377

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6

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Wiley-Blackwell

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10.5694/mja17.00728