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Sequential intellectual recovery after near-drowning.

J H Pearn, P De Buse, H Mohay

    The Medical Journal of Australia
    |May 19, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Near-drowning recovery in children can lead to sequential neurological and intellectual improvement. Even after initial decerebrate signs, significant IQ gains are possible with vigorous resuscitation efforts.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Emergency Medicine

    Background:

    • Understanding the natural history of recovery after near-drowning is crucial for guiding resuscitation intensity and duration.
    • Decisions regarding resuscitation persistence and intensity require knowledge of potential intellectual improvement trajectories.

    Observation:

    • A severe freshwater near-drowning case in a child is presented, detailing the recovery process.
    • Initial presentation included decerebrate signs, highlighting the severity of the hypoxic-ischemic insult.

    Findings:

    • The study suggests an apnoeic time bracket of up to one hour before the first spontaneous respiratory gasp may still allow for survival.
    • Significant intellectual improvement, with a measured IQ of 97, was observed despite initial severe neurological deficits.
    • The potential for sequential neurological and intellectual improvement, even after profound initial impairment, is demonstrated.

    Implications:

    • This case provides a potential time base for sequential clinical and intellectual improvement after near-drowning, serving as a benchmark for future cases.
    • Vigorous therapeutic interventions may facilitate recovery and cognitive improvement in pediatric near-drowning survivors.
    • Further research is needed to determine the proportion of cases capable of such sequential neurological improvement.

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