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.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Prolonged survival after accidental immersion in cold water] |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 168 |
| Issue number | 38 |
| Pages (from-to) | 3227-8 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Publication status | Published - 18 Sept 2006 |