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Postimmersion-submersion syndrome

Last edited: 4/10/2026

Overview

Submersion injury refers to the physical and physiological damage resulting from being underwater 1. Clinical focus is directed toward understanding the epidemiology of these events, implementing prevention strategies, and providing detailed management for resulting injuries 1.

Key Recommendations

  • Implement prevention strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of injuries resulting from water submersion 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • Follow established clinical protocols for the management of patients who have sustained submersion injuries 1. (Evidence: Expert opinion)
  • References

    1 Spyker DA. Submersion injury. Epidemiology, prevention, and management. Pediatric clinics of North America 1985. link34760-5)

    Original source

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      Submersion injury. Epidemiology, prevention, and management.Spyker DA Pediatric clinics of North America (1985)

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