title: Intravascular coagulation in fresh-water submersion: report of three cases.
abstract: We describe three cases of fresh-water drowning that were complicated by disseminated intravascular coagulation. Close observation for clinical bleeding, laboratory investigation of the coagulation system, and therapy for disseminated intravascular coagulation, when appropriate, seem indicated in patients hospitalized after fresh-water immersion.
mesh_terms: D000138:Acidosis / Q000097:blood; D000328:Adult; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007101:Immersion / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D006493:Heparin