Drowning Induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS): A Case Report

Introduction: Drowning is still one of the leading causes accidental deaths worldwide while Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) main component drowning pathophysiology. During which often leads to aspiration, pneumonitis may develop an inflammatory response and release mediators activation immune mediated responses. This cascade events development Syndrome, (ARDS). Case: We received a case male patient in emergency room having history fall well for 5 minutes. When rescued he was conscious after hour, developed cough breathlessness. On arrival, his routine clinical examination laboratory radiological investigation were performed view failure shifted intensive care unit further managementas. As per chest radiogram with signs hypoxia immediately required endotracheal intubation mechanical ventilation. Result Conclusion: Appropriate invasive ventilation sound judicial use antibiotics can benefit such cases ARDS.