Swimming-induced pulmonary edema found in a U.S. Navy basic underwater demolition/SEAL recruit Journal Article uri icon
Overview
abstract
  • A rare condition that can potentially be fatal, immersion pulmonary edema (also known as swimming-induced pulmonary edema, SIPE) occurs when the lungs fill with fluid during a physically exerting swim not associated with aspiration. This case study illustrates the diagnosis and treatment of swimming-induced pulmonary edema in a healthy young male recruit undergoing training at the United States Naval Special Warfare Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) course. This case report explores the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, and management of SIPE.

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    publication date
  • 2022
  • published in
  • Cureus  Journal
  • Research
    keywords
  • Adverse Effects
  • Lung
  • Physical Activity
  • Additional Document Info
    volume
  • 14
  • issue
  • 9