Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona

The Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona appreciates the continued support of Timothy J. Flood, M.D. and the Arizona Department of Health Service in the creation of this annual report. For an electronic version of this report go to: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/public-health-statistics/index.php#publications  This annual report provides statistical information about drownings and nonfatal drownings occurring in Arizona, with a focus on incidents occurring in Maricopa county. Starting with data for 2016 we analyze Arizona hospitalization data, called the Hospital Discharge Database (HDD). The national switch in late 2015 to ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding allows a robust analyses of admissions to emergency departments and to the inpatient setting. In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 the HDD recorded 419, 454, 431, and 410 statewide admissions (incidents) among persons of all ages. Young children (0-4 years of age) comprised 952 of these admissions statewide. For the 4-year period, a...

FREE Drowning Prevention Webinar Series This webinar series, by Dr. Justin Sempsrott, MD,FAAEM, who is the Medical Director- West Valley Medical Center Emergency Department, Executive Director-Lifeguards Without Borders, Medical Director-International Surf Lifesaving Association and the Medical Director- Starguard Elite It is broken down into smaller segments that can viewed over several sessions and is formatted to be viewed on a mobile. Many agencies are showing it for their in-service or incorporating it into their annual or new hire training.  This is a review of Drowning and the care of the Drowning Victim. The objectives of this course are: 1- Discuss the history of drowning and it's care. 2- Describe the Drowning chain of survival 3- Differentiate drowning from water rescue (non-drowning) patients. 4- Describe the pathophysiology of the drowning patient. 5- Describe the basic and advanced care of the droning patient This course has 8 l...

DROWNING-RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS IN ARIZONA AND MARICOPA COUNTY, 2016-2018 SUMMARY   This annual report provides statistical information about drownings and nonfatal drownings occurring in Arizona, with a focus on incidents occurring in Maricopa county. Starting with data for 2016 we analyze Arizona hospitalization data, called the Hospital Discharge Database (HDD). The national switch in late 2015 to ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding allows a robust analyses of admissions to emergency departments and to the inpatient setting.   In 2016, 2017, and 2018 the HDD recorded 419, 438, and 429 statewide admissions (incidents) of persons of all ages. Young children (0-4 years of age) comprised 751 of these admissions statewide. For the 3-year period, admissions to hospitals in Maricopa county totaled 871, of which 558 were young children. Swimming pools and bathtubs were the water types most commonly identified in Maricopa county for incidents involving young chi...

AAP Drowning Prevention Social Media Storm References:  American Academy of Pediatrics Drowning Prevention 2019 - Full Version Date : May 23 Hashtag : #DrowningPrevention Goal: We want to raise awareness that drowning is the No. 1 cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4, and a leading cause of death among teens. Drowning can happen to any family, and it’s quick, and it’s silent. Nearly 1,000 children and teens drown every year in the U.S. Drowning is also preventable! Families and communities can work together to implement solutions we know can keep children safe. Let’s start now by sharing ways we can keep children safe this summer – and year-round. On May 23, the AAP and partner organizations will join in a social media storm to spark conversations and spur communities to action to protect children. Between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET on May 23, join AAP and other pediatricians, parents and professional organizations in a day-lo...

Life Jackets Save Lives The National Drowning Prevention Alliance Encourages Boaters to Practice Safe Boating Written By: Alan Korn, J.D. - Executive Director, Abbey's Hope The National Drowning Prevention Alliance wants to get something off its chest and on to yours-- a personal floatation device otherwise known as a life jacket. If you are heading to a lake river, ocean or other open body of water as the summer winds down, you'll be joining tens of thousands of other fun seekers to take advantage of these idyllic vacation spots. The enjoyment, however, is not without risk. Far too many boaters drown each year because they didn't know or ignored basic boating safety tips. Each year, an average of 700 people die in boating-related accidents nationally and nearly 80% of those victims were not wearing a life jacket. "Many boating related fatalities are a result of people falling overboard or getting swamped in a small boat and eventua...

An article written by Michael at the Samuel Morris Foundation took the time to lay out the importance of journalists referring to drowning as fatal or non-fatal when reporting drowning related incidents.  What is Drowning? Succinctly from Dr Justin Sempsrott 7  with  Lifeguards Without Borders and Starfish Aquatics Institute ) 1. Any person – adult or child – who has been in or under the water and has symptoms of difficulty breathing, excessive cough, foam or froth in the mouth, or aren’t acting right that occur immediately or within a few hours of being in the water had a non-fatal drowning and should seek care from a doctor. Symptoms usually appear immediately, but may be delayed by a few hours or get progressively worse. Onset or worsening of symptoms usually occurs within the first 8 hours of submersion. 2. There is no such thing as “dry” or “wet”, “delayed”, or “secondary” drowning. Anyone with respiratory impairment, not acting right, excessive cou...