Dry Drowning

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Dry Drowning

A phenomenon seen in 90% of resuscitated drowning victims, in whom aspirated water is minimal, presumably due to reflex laryngospasm with airway obstruction and asphyxia; a rapid return of spontaneous ventilation is typical, if CPR is begun early and the period of anoxia is brief

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