Abstract
In a recent boat accident, a 25-year-old yachting enthusiast fell overboard and survived for 24 hours in 17 degrees C water. Existing survival models are discussed in this case report. There is a discrepancy regarding survival probability amongst the various models. The calculated survival time for the yachtsman ranges from 3 hours to more than 30 hours. A reliable survival-time model is needed to determine the appropriate search duration of rescue services. In this case, the majority of the models underestimated the actual survival time.
Bidragets oversatte titel | Prolonged survival after accidental immersion in cold water |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
Vol/bind | 168 |
Udgave nummer | 38 |
Sider (fra-til) | 3227-8 |
Antal sider | 2 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 2006 |