[Prolonged survival after accidental immersion in cold water].
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.
Mantoni
Teit
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H:S Bispebjerg Hospital, Anaestesiologisk Afdeling Z. temantoni@hotmail.com
Belhage
Bo
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Pott
Frank Christian
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D000059:Accidents / Q000401:mortality; D000328:Adult; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007035:Hypothermia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D007101:Immersion / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D012767:Ships; D017741:Survivors; D013997:Time Factors; D014867:Water
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