Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: Consensus Conference on DrowningThis document presents the consensus of a group of international investigators who met to establish guidelines for the uniform reporting of data from studies of drowning incidents.The consensus process consisted of formal discussions at 3 international meetings as well as expert review, endorsements from multiple organizations, and invited recommendations from other interested parties.The concept of using consensus workshops to formulate guidelines is not new.Similar consensus guidelines for reporting surveillance and resuscitation research have been developed for both adult and pediatric cardiac arrest.[1][2][3] The principal purpose of the recommendations in this advisory is to establish consistency in the reporting of drowning-related studies, both in terms of nomenclature and guidelines for reporting data.These recommendations are intended to improve the clarity of scientific communication and the comparability of scientific investigations.Improved clarity and comparability of future scientific reports will advance the clinical and epidemiological knowledge base.In turn, such studies can help identify appropriate prevention strategies as well as the best treatment for victims of drowning and can ultimately save lives.The American Heart Association makes every effort to avoid any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may arise as a result of an outside relationship or a personal, professional, or business interest of a member of the writing panel.Specifically, all members of the writing group are required to complete and submit a Disclosure Questionnaire showing all such relationships that might be perceived as real or potential conflicts of interest.
Source: Circulation
Authors: Writing Group:, A.H. Idris, R.A. Berg, J. Bierens, L. Bossaert, C.M. Branche, A. Gabrielli, S.A. Graves, A.J. Handley, R. Hoelle, P.T. Morley, L. Papa, P.E. Pepe, L. Quan, D. Szpilman, J.G. Wigginton, J.H. Modell, Other Contributors, D. Atkins, M. Gay, W. Kloeck, S. Timerman
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: American Heart Association
OpenAlex ID: W2102414675