Citation

Mantoni T, Belhage B, Pott FC. Ugeskr. Laeger 2006; 168(38): 3227-3228.

Vernacular Title

Uventet lang overlevelsestid efter accidentel nedsaenkning i koldt vand.

Affiliation

H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Anaestesiologisk Afdeling Z. temantoni@hotmail.com

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17026898

Abstract

In a recent boat accident, a 25-year-old yachting enthusiast fell overboard and survived for 24 hours in 17 degrees C water. Existing survival models are discussed in this case report. There is a discrepancy regarding survival probability amongst the various models. The calculated survival time for the yachtsman ranges from 3 hours to more than 30 hours. A reliable survival-time model is needed to determine the appropriate search duration of rescue services. In this case, the majority of the models underestimated the actual survival time.

Keywords: Drowning; Drowning Prevention; Water Safety

Language: da