V92.6: Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft : inflatable craft (nonpowered)

Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft specifically involves an inflatable craft that is nonpowered. This medical condition arises when an individual inhales or consumes water while immersed, leading to suffocation or a lack of oxygen supply to the body, which is typically termed as drowning. It occurs most commonly during recreational activities involving water and does not involve any accident to the inflatable craft itself. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, coughing, vomiting, blue skin or lips due to insufficient oxygen, unconsciousness, and even cardiac arrest in severe cases. The respiratory system is primarily impacted during this event and the incident could also lead to subsequent damage to other body systems if not promptly addressed. Note that this condition counts as a medical emergency with the potential of being life-threatening without immediate attention.