Journal of Emergency and Internal Medicine

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Drowning

Drowning is the respiratory impairment as a result of accidently being in or under a liquid. Drowning generally occurs quietly, with only a few people able to wave their hands or call for help. Symptoms after the rescue may include breathing problems, vomiting, or unconsciousness. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear until up to six hours afterwards. Drowning may be complicated by low body temperature, aspiration of vomit, or acute respiratory distress disease.
It is more common when the weather is warm and among those with regular access to water. Risk factors include alcohol use, and epilepsy. Commonly drowning occurs in swimming pools, bathtubs, natural water bodies, and buckets. In the initial stage, the person holds their breath, which is followed by laryngospasm following low oxygen levels. Significant amounts of water generally only enter the lungs later in the process. It may be categorised into three types: drowning with death, drowning with ongoing health problems, and drowning with no ongoing problems.

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