Although once considered a major factor in drowning physiology, drowning-induced electrolyte imbalance rarely occurs and is of little clinical importance. [1] Disruptions in serum electrolytes are quickly corrected by liquid redistribution (shifting of fluids) within the body. [1]
Kidney function normally remains unaffected in a drowning episode, however, in rare cases acute kidney failure may occur. Kidney failure from a drowning episode is often caused by from rupturing of the red blood cells leading to hemoglobin in the urine. [2] When renal failure does occur, it is usually due to hypoxemia, shock, or hypothermia. [3]
- ^ a b Bierens, Joost J. L. M.; Lunetta, Philippe; Tipton, Mike; Warner, David S. (2016). "Physiology Of Drowning: A Review". Physiology. 31 (2): 147–166. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00002.2015. ISSN 1548-9213.
- ^ Layon, A. Joseph; Modell, Jerome H. (2009-06-01). "DrowningUpdate 2009". Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. 110 (6): 1390–1401. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a4c3b8. ISSN 0003-3022.
- ^ "DROWNING: Rescue, Resuscitation, and Reanimation". Pediatric Clinics of North America. 48 (3): 627–646. 2001-06-01. doi: 10.1016/S0031-3955(05)70331-X. ISSN 0031-3955.
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Thanks for sharing your proposed changes. I added a few Wikilnks. Can you define "liquid redistrubution"? There is no wikipedia article to link to this (unless it has another name) and further info may help a reader without a medical background.
Great work so far!
Hi Jenn,
Liquid redistribution describes fluid shift between the interstitial fluid and plasma. I'm unsure if this process has a scientific name to it. "Liquid redistribution" was the term used in the article I cited.
:Thanks for posting here. I made a few copy edits, in attempts to improve flow. These are just suggestions of course, you will know your sources better than me! I also adjusted the spacing of your citation, and a small glitch (not from you) in the citation date. Great work here! @ JenOttawa:
Although once considered a major factor in drowning physiology, drowning-induced electrolyte imbalance rarely occurs and is of little clinical importance. [1] Disruptions in serum electrolytes are quickly corrected by liquid redistribution (shifting of fluids) within the body. [1]
Kidney function normally remains unaffected in a drowning episode, however, in rare cases acute kidney failure may occur. Kidney failure from a drowning episode is often caused by from rupturing of the red blood cells leading to hemoglobin in the urine. [2] When renal failure does occur, it is usually due to hypoxemia, shock, or hypothermia. [3]
- ^ a b Bierens, Joost J. L. M.; Lunetta, Philippe; Tipton, Mike; Warner, David S. (2016). "Physiology Of Drowning: A Review". Physiology. 31 (2): 147–166. doi: 10.1152/physiol.00002.2015. ISSN 1548-9213.
- ^ Layon, A. Joseph; Modell, Jerome H. (2009-06-01). "DrowningUpdate 2009". Anesthesiology: The Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. 110 (6): 1390–1401. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e3181a4c3b8. ISSN 0003-3022.
- ^ "DROWNING: Rescue, Resuscitation, and Reanimation". Pediatric Clinics of North America. 48 (3): 627–646. 2001-06-01. doi: 10.1016/S0031-3955(05)70331-X. ISSN 0031-3955.
Comments
Thanks for sharing your proposed changes. I added a few Wikilnks. Can you define "liquid redistrubution"? There is no wikipedia article to link to this (unless it has another name) and further info may help a reader without a medical background.
Great work so far!
Hi Jenn,
Liquid redistribution describes fluid shift between the interstitial fluid and plasma. I'm unsure if this process has a scientific name to it. "Liquid redistribution" was the term used in the article I cited.
:Thanks for posting here. I made a few copy edits, in attempts to improve flow. These are just suggestions of course, you will know your sources better than me! I also adjusted the spacing of your citation, and a small glitch (not from you) in the citation date. Great work here! @ JenOttawa: