A Dive Into Drowning - Dr. James Gilbertson

On this episode, we’re joined by Dr. James Gilbertson with the
Ottawa Hospital, and Cst. Caroline Gallant with The Ottawa
Police Marine, Dive and Trails (MDT) Unit.


We take a dive into drowning and cover:


What drowning is

The scale of the problem

Drowning pathophysiology

The medical management of drowning patients

Prognostication



Lastly, we speak to drowning prevention