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(W73) Other specified drowning and submersion
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4 528 in individuals diagnosis other specified drowning and submersion confirmed
17 627 deaths with diagnosis other specified drowning and submersion
389% mortality rate associated with the disease other specified drowning and submersion
Diagnosis other specified drowning and submersion is diagnosed Prevalent in Men Only
4 528
Men receive the diagnosis other specified drowning and submersion
12 936 (285.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other specified drowning and submersion
4 691 (Infinity %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other specified drowning and submersion - Men aged 0-5 and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-24, 40-49
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-19, 25-39, 50-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
No Cases of the Disease Other specified drowning and submersion identified in Men
Disease Features other specified drowning and submersion
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other specified drowning and submersion - what does this mean
Other specified drowning and submersion occurs when an individual is submerged in a liquid medium, such as water, and experiences a lack of oxygen for an extended period of time. this can lead to a lack of oxygen to the brain, leading to brain damage, organ damage, and even death.
What happens during the disease - other specified drowning and submersion
Other specified drowning and submersion is a medical condition caused by the inhalation of water into the lungs that results in the interruption of normal oxygen exchange in the body. this can be caused by a variety of factors such as accidental or intentional submersion in water, or inhalation of water due to a medical emergency such as a seizure or cardiac arrest. the lack of oxygen to the body can lead to a variety of medical complications including organ damage, shock, and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
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Treatment and Medical Assistance
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6 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other specified drowning and submersion - Prevention
The best way to prevent other specified drowning and submersion is to practice water safety. this includes always wearing a life jacket, swimming with a buddy, avoiding alcohol or drugs while in or near water, and learning basic water safety and swimming skills. children should be supervised at all times while near water, and pool fencing should be installed to prevent unsupervised access.