injuries and poisoning
Drowning
Diagnosis of Drowning
Doctor's evaluation of symptoms Measurement of oxygen in the blood Doctors diagnose drowning based on the events and the symptoms. Measurement of the level of oxygen in the blood and chest x-rays help reveal the extent of lung damage. Body temperature is measured to check for hypothermia. Other tests, such as x-rays and computed tomography (CT), may be done to diagnose Overview of Head Injuries or 