Critical care drowning admissions in Southwest England 2009-2020, a retrospective study.
Adam B BrayneWilliam JonesAdrienne LeeCatherine Chatfield-BallDuncan KayeMatthew BallGorki Sachernull nullPatrick MorganPublished in: Journal of the Intensive Care Society (2022)
Admission to critical care following drowning is uncommon and associated with high rates of mortality and poor functional outcomes. We find that 31% of those who survived a drowning event subsequently required an increased level of assistance with their activities of daily living.