True about hydrocution are all except: September 2006
Correct Answer: Electrocution in water
Description: 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.
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