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Swimming Pool Injuries: Diving in a Swimming Pool can be Fatal

Abhishek Yadav, Mohit Gupta, Sudhir Kumar Gupta, Sanjay Kumar

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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology 11(2):p 143-148, April-June 2018. | DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11218.19

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Received : April 01, 2018         Accepted : April 23, 2018          Published : May 30, 2018

Abstract

Deaths in swimming pools are commonly attributed to drowning. There are other mechanisms also by which an individual can sustain injuries which can lead to an untimely death. We present a case of young male who sustained cervical spine injuries while diving in a swimming pool and died due to its complications. There is no separate registry or data in India compiling the number of swimming pool accidents and various injuries that are sustained by the patient. The authors aim to increase the public awareness regarding these hidden dangers with swimming pool activities which can cost permanent disability or even a life. This is not only a personal loss but a loss to the Community and Nation.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Received Accepted Published
April 01, 2018 April 23, 2018 May 30, 2018
DOI: 10.21088/ijfmp.0974.3383.11218.19

Keywords

Cervical Spine InjuryDrowningSwimming Pool AccidentsMetallic Cervical Spine ImplantSepticaemiaQuadriparesis

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Received April 01, 2018
Accepted April 23, 2018
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