True about hydrocution are all except: September 2006
Ans. A: Electrocution in water Any poorly-diagnosed, sudden death that takes place in water, but is not due to drowning is known as hydrocution Immersion syndrome/ hydrocution/ submersion inhibition: Death results from cardiac arrest due to vagal stimulation as a result of? Cold water Water striking the epigastrium Cold water penetrating ear drums, nasal passages and the pharynx Alcohol increases such effect.
Electrocution in water
Death results from cardiac arrest
Results from falling in the water with feet first
Emotionally tense individuals are prone for this