An assessment of lung weights in drowning cases. The Metro Dade County experience from 1978 to 1982.
The lung weights in known cases of drownings, both fresh and salt water, were studied in 220 cases over the past 5 years. Statistical comparison was performed with both a natural disease and a "normal" population. The frequency of "dry lungs" in drowning was also noted.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004332:Drowning; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009929:Organ Size