THE SUBMERSION SYNDROME

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Abstract
Clinical, radiographic and hematologic changes in 26 patients recovering from submersion included pulmonary rales, cyanosis, tachypnea, neurologic symptoms, leukocytosis, fever, evidences of shock, gastrointestinal symptoms, and transitory pulmonary edema. These effects were transitory. One case was reported in detail, showing clearing of pulmonary edema in detail. No evidence for aspiration was found. The symptomatology was correlated with the presence of asphyxia.