Ice Water Drowning Survival After 147-Minute Submersion and Hypothermic Arrest
- Boy survives 147 minutes underwater
- Resuscitation efforts lasted 1.5 hours
- Remarkable recovery at 6-month follow-up
The Buzz Score
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Expert Insights
Experts are weighing in on the extraordinary case of a boy who survived 147 minutes underwater. The boy was discharged to inpatient neurorehabilitation on day 59 and made significant progress.
I’d be curious to read about 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 year follow-up. Party pooper warning. I’m afraid I don’t have rose tinted glasses, due to personal experience with a family member with TBI.
The boy’s progress is remarkable considering the circumstances. At 6-month follow-up, he was giving short commands, standing without support, riding a tricycle, eating soft foods, and relearning simple tasks.
That is incredible. 2.5 hours underwater, 1.5 hours of CPR. They were instructed not to start rewarming him until he could be given more comprehensive treatment at a hospital.
Conclusion
The boy’s survival is a testament to the power of modern medicine and the importance of prompt and proper treatment.
Focus Keyword: Hypothermic Arrest
