TY - JOUR T1 - Sports related to drowning JF - European Respiratory Review JO - EUROPEAN RESPIRATORY REVIEW SP - 348 LP - 359 DO - 10.1183/16000617.0038-2016 VL - 25 IS - 141 AU - David Szpilman AU - James P. Orlowski Y1 - 2016/09/01 UR - http://err.ersjournals.com/content/25/141/348.abstract N2 - Aquatic sports are included in the top list of risky practices as the environment per se carries a possibility of death by drowning if not rescued in time. Not only are aquatic sports related to a high risk of death, but also all sports practiced on the water, over the water and on ice. Whatever the reason a person is in the water, drowning carries a higher possibility of death if the individual is unable to cope with the water situation, which may simply be caused by an inability to stay afloat and get out of the water or by an injury or disease that may lead to physical inability or unconsciousness. The competitive nature of sports is a common pathway that leads the sports person to exceed their ability to cope with the environment or simply misjudge their physical capability. Drowning involves some principles and medical interventions that are rarely found in other medical situations as it occurs in a deceptively hostile environment that may not seem dangerous. Therefore, it is essential that health professionals are aware of the complete sequence of action in drowning. This article focuses on the pulmonary injury in sports and recreational activities where drowning plays the major role.Drowning involves rarely seen interventions: it is essential health professionals are aware of the drowning sequence http://ow.ly/yjUz3009Qup ER -