Citation

Putman CE, Tummillo AM, Myerson DA, Myerson PJ. Am. J. Roentgenol. Radium Ther. Nucl. Med. 1975; 125(3): 543-548.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, Charles C. Thomas)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1202969

Abstract

Hypoxia, pulmonary edema, acidosis, and aspiration compose the syndrome of near drowning. A review of 20 cases of near drowning indicated 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.

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