Özet:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the patients who apply to our emergency service due to drowning in water from an epidemiological point of view. The records of the adult patients (age ≥18) who appealed to our emergency service as a result of the drowning in the water were reviewed backward. The data obtained was evaluated according to Szpilman's clinical classification. A total of 67 patients were involved in this study. It was seen in the age group of 18-25 years and in the summer months. The majority of drowning occurred in the sea (91%), and the majority of patients drowning (92.5%). At the time of application, the mortality rate was higher in patients with a Glasgow Koma Score (GKS) between 3 and 8. When evaluated according to Szpilman's clinical classification system; GKS, serum sodium levels and blood pH values, there was a statistically significant difference between degrees (p<0,05). The patient’s emergency service can be directed to the emergency physician in determining GKS assessed immediately and light reflection mortality.

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