59 min
"Every Minute CPR is Delayed, There's a 10% Less Chance of Success" - Mike Tipton on Drowning World Extreme Medicine Podcast
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In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of drowning and cold water immersion with Mike Tipton, a leading UK academic in the field. Mike shares his insights on the current guidelines for pre-hospital management of drowning, the epidemiology of drowning, and the important efforts in public awareness and prevention.
We delve into the drowning process, including the pathophysiology from the point of submersion and the concept of autonomic conflict. Prof. Tipton also discusses the prognostic factors for drowning survivors and the remarkable case reports of prolonged submersion in cold water.
Additionally, we learn about the background of the "Float to Live" campaign and the challenges faced by organisations like the RNLI in effectively dealing with drowning prevention.
Join us for an insightful discussion that takes us from the lab to lifesaving, as we explore the science behind one of the world's most overlooked public health issues.
Please note: this episode was originally aired on The Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. World Extreme Medicine was given permission by the podcast host to share this episode.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of drowning and cold water immersion with Mike Tipton, a leading UK academic in the field. Mike shares his insights on the current guidelines for pre-hospital management of drowning, the epidemiology of drowning, and the important efforts in public awareness and prevention.
We delve into the drowning process, including the pathophysiology from the point of submersion and the concept of autonomic conflict. Prof. Tipton also discusses the prognostic factors for drowning survivors and the remarkable case reports of prolonged submersion in cold water.
Additionally, we learn about the background of the "Float to Live" campaign and the challenges faced by organisations like the RNLI in effectively dealing with drowning prevention.
Join us for an insightful discussion that takes us from the lab to lifesaving, as we explore the science behind one of the world's most overlooked public health issues.
Please note: this episode was originally aired on The Pre-Hospital Care Podcast. World Extreme Medicine was given permission by the podcast host to share this episode.
59 min