Drowning physiology and the effective factors on drowning in Guilan ' s beaches and swimming pools

Conclusions: Obviously, the sequence of events of drowning is different in freshwater from that of drowning in salt water because fresh water is hypotonic to blood, while sea water is hypertonic. Drowning in sea water has a different sequence compared with drowning in sea water (containing 3.5% salt) which is hypertonic to blood (0.9% salt). Various studies have concluded that spontaneous resuscitation of people with near drowning and drowning or asphyxia (without breath), is possible which requires a series of initial measures. Moreover, according to the results of this study, drowning incidence was higher in men and younger children and men with a low educational level. Insufficient skill, joking with friends and lack of familiarity with warning signs are very important factors in drowning. Considering that many tourists are interested in swimming in the Caspian Sea during the summer season and young boys and people are at the higher risk of drowning, informing them about the dangers and causes of drowning and the first aid training seem to be essential.
Source: Journal of Injury and Violence Research - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research