Table 1 Unintentional drownings, 2000–2013, by PM submersion time and BAC
PM submersion time | No of cases | BAC 0 mg/dL (%) | 0 < BAC < 50 mg/dL (%) | BAC ≥ 50 mg/dL (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
< 1 day | 776 | 296 (38.1) | 15 (2.0) | 465 (59.9) |
1 day | 70 | 26 (37.1) | 0 (0) | 44 (62.9) |
2 to 6 days | 69 | 11 (16.0) | 5 (7.2) | 53 (76.8) |
≥ 7 days | 52 | 11 (21.1) | 8 (15.4) | 33 (63.5) |
Total | 967 | 344 (35.6) | 28 (2.9) | 595 (61.5) |