The Incidence of Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE) in Trainees at U.S. Navy Dive Training Facilities
Abstract
Swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE) case criteria surveys were distributed to Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center (NDSTC) and Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training center (BUD/S). 42 surveys were collected (41 from BUD/S and one from NDSTC). There were approximately 914 NDSTC enrollees and 1440 enrollees at BUD/S. Combining these numbers yields a cumulative cohort of 2354 enrollees. Two of the completed surveys were positive for all five case criteria yielding a 0.085% incidence of SIPE from March 2010 through April 2011 at the two Navy dive training facilities. Considering all completed surveys as cases of SIPE, the incidence increases to 1.78%. There was no correlation between return to duty time, water temperature, activity in the water or number of case criteria positive for SIPE. SIPE remains a potential cause of morbidity and lost training time amongst diving trainees. With proper identification and supportive care, it resolves relatively quickly. Compared to the reported incidence of common musculoskeletal training injuries, the incidence of SIPE at Navy dive training facilities is lower. SIPE is more commonly diagnosed at BUD/S compared to the NDSTC.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA561894
Entities
People
- Brian M. Keuski
Organizations
- United States Navy Experimental Diving Unit