Dr Matthew Sill Medical Fellow 2016/2019
ILS is proud to announce the appointment of Irish Water Safety volunteer Dr Matthew Sills as the Dr Ian Mackie Fellow.
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Drowning Article by ILS Medical Committee Members
ILS Medical Committee Members contributed to an article on Drowning, published on NEJM.
New Medical Position Statement: Compression-Only CPR and Drowning
The ILS Medical Committee is concerned that publicity surrounding compression-only CPR may deflect potential rescuers from the true needs of victims of a drowning incident.
Clarification Statement on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Drowning
The ILS urgently reminds all would-be rescuers that hands-only CPR is not appropriate in cases of drowning.