DROWNING: ANOTHER PLUNGE
- 1 November 1975
- journal article
- case report
- Published by American Roentgen Ray Society in American Journal of Roentgenology
- Vol. 125 (3) , 543-548
- https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.125.3.543
Abstract
Hypoxia, pulmonary edema, acidosis, and aspiration compose the syndrome of near drowning. A review of 20 cases of near drowning indicates that the initial chest roentgenogram bears little weight in assessing the present or future clinical status. In some cases a 24 to 48 hour delay occurred before roentgenographic evidence for pulmonary edema was noted. The composition of fluid aspirated does not affect the outcome. The results of this report suggest that patients with a history of near drowning should be followed closely for at least 48 hours despite an initial normal chest roentgenogram.Keywords
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