Cause of death for drawing in cold water –
Correct Answer: Vagal inhibition
Description: Immersion syndrome/vagal/submersion inhibition/ hydrocution- causes death from cardiac arrest due to vagal inhibition; this is due to:
Sudden impact with very cold water on body, eardrum, nasal passage, larynx, epigastrium.
Horizontal entry in water with impact on epigastrium.
Duck diving or diving in water with feet first.
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