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Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Member Participating in a Special Tactics Selection Course.
Aerosp Med Hum Perform
December 2024
Background: Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE), also called immersion pulmonary edema, is a form of exertional pulmonary edema associated with swimming and/or water immersion without aspiration. Most case reports on SIPE feature young, healthy patients who were scuba-diving, surface swimming, snorkeling, or breath-hold diving before experiencing symptoms of dyspnea, chest pain/tightness, cough, and hemoptysis. The incidence of SIPE is thought to be between 0.
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- Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious vascular disease that leads to high pressure in the pulmonary arteries, resulting in rights heart failure and increased mortality.
- This study provides a comprehensive analysis of PAH across 204 countries from 1990 to 2021, using global epidemiological data to quantify its impact as a distinct cause of death and disability.
- In 2021, there were approximately 192,000 PAH cases worldwide, predominantly in females, with an observed improvement in the overall burden of the disease over time, showcasing a 38.2% reduction in years of life lost since 1990.
Prioritising preventive measures for unintentional sport and recreation-related deaths in Québec, Canada, based on a 14-year review.
Inj Prev
October 2024
Institut national de santé publique du Québec, Québec, Québec, Canada.
Objectives: This study analysed sport and recreation-related fatalities in Québec, Canada, from January 2006 to December 2019, focusing on the six activities with the highest mortality frequencies. It aimed to identify activity-specific risk factors to inform prevention priorities.
Methods: In this descriptive retrospective study, data extracted from the database of the Bureau du coroner du Québec were analysed.
The investigation of diving accidents and fatalities.
Diving Hyperb Med
September 2024
Denver Office of the Medical Examiner, Denver, Colorado, United States of America.
Diving accidents result from a variety of causes including human error, inadequate health and fitness, environmental hazards and equipment problems. They usually involve a cascade of events resulting in the diver being injured or deceased. The accuracy and usefulness of a diving accident investigation relies on well-targeted interviews, good field investigation, evidence collection and preservation, and appropriate equipment assessment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArterial dissection in scuba divers: a potential adverse manifestation of the physiological effects of immersion.
Diving Hyperb Med
September 2024
Department of Clinical Pathology, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Introduction: Aortic dissections and dissections of cervical, cerebral, and coronary arteries have been previously reported in scuba divers. These incidents may be the consequence of a variety of physiological effects. We review the reported cases of arterial dissection in scuba divers and discuss potential contributing factors related to immersion and diving.
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