Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema

Question 1

(1) Occurs during swimming or diving operations. Often in young individuals with no predisposing conditions.
(2) Believed to be related to exertion, immersion in cold water and overhydrating

Answer 1

Swimmer Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)

Question 2

Sx:
(1) Dull to sharp substernal chest pain
(2) Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)
(3) Shortness of breath
(4) Frothy sputum
(5) Shortness of breath

Answer 2

Swimmer Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)

Question 3

Treatment of Swimmer Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)

Answer 3

(1) Remove patient from the wet/cold environment
(2) Supplemental oxygen
(3) Complete heart/lung exam
(4) EKG
(5) X-ray within 24 hours
(6) For critical patients, follow BLS/ACLS algorithms and transport to Emergency
Department