Swimming-induced pulmonary edema - Wikipedia Swimming induced pulmonary edema (SIPE), also known as immersion pulmonary edema, is a life threatening condition that occurs when fluids from the blood leak abnormally from the small vessels of the lung (pulmonary capillaries) into the airspaces (alveoli) [2][3]
Drowning from Within: Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE) Swimming-induced pulmonary edema—SIPE—is a rare and not well-understood phenomenon, most common among military and athletes Emergency physicians, event medicine staff, and prehospital care teams should be aware of the symptoms, immediate actions, and management of this condition
Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema | Sports Medicine Section Summary: Consider SIPE in athletes in swimming competitions who experience sudden onset shortness of breath and hypoxia Individuals with prior episodes of SIPE, older age, female sex, and underlying cardiac and or pulmonary diseases may be at greater risk
Occurrence, Risk Factors, Prognosis and Prevention of . . . Swimming-induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) can affect people with no underlying health problems, but may be life threatening and is poorly understood The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the evidence on SIPE incidence, prevalence, risk
What is SIPE? - swimwildwaters. com Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema was first described in scuba divers in 1981 and later reported by open water swimmers SIPE can occur across all populations and skill levels, including elite athletes Even Navy Seals can be affected by SIPE
What is SIPE and what are the risks? - Outdoor Swimmer Magazine Swimming induced pulmonary oedema (SIPE) is a condition that causes severe, sudden breathlessness during open water swimming It appears to be fairly rare, but is seen more often as the popularity of open water swimming increases