Outcomes and predictive factors in pediatric drowning: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prehospital predictors
: Despite favorable discharge rates, pediatric drowning remains a major public health challenge with high mortality and neurological impairment rates. Urgent action is required to develop standardized management protocols and prevention strategies, particularly in resource-limited settings.
Authors
- Hamza Irfan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0967-7523)
- Amira A. Aboali
- Akash Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8372-0027)
- Lauren A. Carr
- Mohammed Alsabri
- Noha S. Shaban
- Shree Rath
Institutions
- Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences (PK)
- Altera (United States) (US)
- EIA University (CO)
- Khost University (AF)
- General Organization For Teaching Hospitals and Institutes (EG)
- St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (US)
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion
- Published
- 2026-05-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17457300.2026.2678328
- Primary Topic
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00