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MediumPaediatricsNon-fatal drowningau-amcau-acem

A 3-year-old boy is pulled from a backyard pool after being submerged for approximately 2 minutes. On arrival to the emergency department he is alert, with normal respiratory examination and oxygen saturation 99% on room air. According to paediatric drowning guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

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