Drowning

Drowning is a type of suffocation induced by the submersion of the mouth and nose in a liquid. Submersion injury refers to both drowning and near-miss incidents. Most instances... Wikipedia

• Symptoms:  Event: Often occurs silently with a person found unconscious, After rescue: Breathing problems, confusion, unconsciousness
• Complications:  Hypothermia, aspiration, acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Usual onset:  Rapid
• Risk factors:  Alcohol use, epilepsy, access to water, cold water shock, storms
• Diagnostic method:  Based on symptoms
• Differential diagnosis:  Suicide, seizure, murder, hypoglycemia, heart arrhythmia
• Prevention:  Fencing pools, teaching children to swim, safe boating practices
• Treatment:  Rescue breathing, CPR, mechanical ventilation
• Medication:  Oxygen therapy, intravenous fluids, vasopressors
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo