V90.0: Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion : merchant ship

Accident to watercraft causing drowning and submersion: merchant ship (ICD-10 code V90.0) is a medical condition used to classify instances of individuals experiencing drowning or submersion following an accident involving a merchant ship. This includes incidents like falling overboard or inside a sinking ship. The incident could result in respiratory distress or failure due to the inhalation of water. This typically results in oxygen deprivation in the brain, an event that could bring about unconsciousness or even coma. It might also harm the lungs, causing complications like pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Long-term issues can emerge depending on how long the brain was without oxygen, including memory problems, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.