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Pleural effusion in drowning

I Morild1

  • 1University of Bergen, Gade Institute, Department of Forensic Medicine, Norway.

The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|September 1, 1995
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Time spent in water and drowning medium significantly impact pleural effusion. Saltwater drownings result in more pleural fluid than freshwater drownings, establishing a correlation between drowning duration and fluid accumulation.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic pathology
  • Pulmonology
  • Environmental health

Background:

  • The determinants of pleural effusion in drowning incidents remain unclear.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for forensic investigations and medical assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate correlations between drowning parameters and the volume of pleural fluid.
  • To identify factors influencing pleural effusion in drowning victims.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of drowning cases from 1987-1991.
  • Registration and statistical comparison of various parameters against pleural fluid volume.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant correlation was found between time spent in water and pleural fluid production.

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  • Saltwater drownings showed a significant increase in pleural fluid compared to freshwater drownings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Increased time in water is linked to greater pleural fluid accumulation.
    • Saltwater submersion leads to more significant pleural effusion than freshwater submersion in drowning cases.