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Although once considered a major factor in drowning physiology, drowning-induced electrolyte imbalance rarely occurs and is of little clinical importance. Disruptions in serum electrolytes are quickly corrected by liquid redistribution (shifting of fluids) within the body.

Kidney function normally remains unaffected in a drowning episode, however, in rare cases acute kidney failure may occur. Kidney failure from a drowning episode is often caused by from rupturing of the red blood cells leading to hemoglobin in the urine. When renal failure does occur, it is usually due to hypoxemia, shock, or hypothermia.

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Thanks for sharing your proposed changes. I added a few Wikilnks. Can you define "liquid redistrubution"? There is no wikipedia article to link to this (unless it has another name) and further info may help a reader without a medical background.

Great work so far!

Hi Jenn,

Liquid redistribution describes fluid shift between the interstitial fluid and plasma. I'm unsure if this process has a scientific name to it. "Liquid redistribution" was the term used in the article I cited.":Thanks for posting here. I made a few copy edits, in attempts to improve flow. These are just suggestions of course, you will know your sources better than me! I also adjusted the spacing of your citation, and a small glitch (not from you) in the citation date. Great work here!"