Observational Study of Drowning Patient's Pre-hospital Emergency Care.

According to the 9th edition of "NOYADES" survey, 1480 drownings accidents occurred in France in 2021, of which 146 (i.e. nearly 10%), were in the Var department. These patient's care involve in first place the Emergency Medical Service (EMS).To date, there is no recommendation from French or European academic societies of emergency medicine formalising pre-hospital care of these patients (except for the specific case of cardiac arrest). This absence of recommendation therefore favours heterogeneity of practices.

Inclusion Criteria:Drowning patientAged 18 years old or overPatient treated by pre-hospital care from the emergency medical services 83 (SAMU 83) between 1st January 2019 and 30th September 2022.Exclusion Criteria:Diving accidentPatient opposition to participate in the study