V92.9: Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft : unspecified watercraft

Water-transport-related drowning and submersion without accident to watercraft with unspecified watercraft is a specific medical event where an individual has suffered from suffocation due to unexpected immersion or submersion in water. This can typically happen during water-based activities where no watercraft accident has transpired. The person may be involved in swimming, diving, or other activity in or around water but not necessarily aboard a watercraft, or it may be unspecified. It results from the intake of water into the lungs, restricting the supply of oxygen to essential organs, especially the brain. Consequently, the person may lose consciousness, leading to a potential risk of serious brain injury or even death. Although most people would instinctively hold their breath during this sudden immersion, the severity of the condition depends on the duration of submersion, the individual's health status, water temperature, and the quickness of medical response. Common signs may include cold or bluish skin, absence of heartbeat and difficulty in breathing.