V92.8: Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft : other unpowered watercraft

Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft refers to a scenario where a person drowns or nearly drowns without an associated watercraft accident. In this context, the term 'other unpowered watercraft' is used to describe vessels such as canoes, kayaks, or inflatable rafts that are propelled without the use of an engine or sails. This condition typically involves immersion in water leading to suffocation due to the inhalation of water into the lungs. Victims often struggle for air and may suffer from lack of oxygen to the brain, which can cause unconsciousness or even death. Possible presentations of this condition are cold, clammy skin, bluish skin around the lips or underneath the fingernails, foaming at the mouth or nose, and a weak or absent pulse.