Mechanism of Circulatory Failure in Fresh and Sea Water Drowning

Mechanism of circulatory failure in fresh and sea water drowning.

O LDER concepts as to the cause of death from drowning postulated that spasm of the glottis prevents entry of water into the lungs, that impairment or cessation of the heart beat is due to asphyxia and that use of artificial respiration offers the greatest chance for revival. Recent experimental studies have revealed that this mechanism is dominant in a minority of cases only: 20 per cent in ou...

Fresh water and sea water drowning; a study of the terminal cardiac and biochemical events.

Successful resuscitation from sea water drowning.

A case of a 24-year-old male who survived a near drowning despite suboptimal pre-hospital management is reported. The case illustrates the value of continuing resuscitative efforts even in the apparently dead drowning victim.

Acute renal failure secondary to rhabdomyolysis following near-drowning in sea water.

We report here a rare case of acute renal failure following near-drowning in sea water. A 21-year old college student presented in acute renal failure 48 hours after a near-drowning event. Investigations revealed rhabdomyolysis to be the cause of renal failure.

Is There a Clinical Difference between Salt Water and Fresh Water Drowning?

Introduction: Salt water near-drowning events are not uncommon in coastal regions. The difference in tonicity between salt and fresh water in near-drowning events leads many to believe there should be differences in the approach to managing the patient. We present a case of near-drowning in salt water and a thorough review of the literature in managing these patients. Case Presentation: A sixte...