Drowning: The exit problem

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Volumn 8, Issue 1, 2014, Pages 73-97

  Connolly, John ^a  

^a Lifesaving Foundation   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Drowning; Hypothermia; Lifesaving; Survival; Swift water; Swimming; Water safety

Indexed keywords

EID: 84894099509     PISSN: 19329997     EISSN: 19329253     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/ijare.2013-0029     Document Type: Article

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