Abstract
Nearly drowned children sustaining cardiac or respiratory arrest or altered neurologic status developed anoxic encephalopathy (30%), died in the ensuing days (36%), or were discharged neurologically normal (34%). In encephalopathic children, spasticity was more malignant than in children with other causes of spasticity. The most common musculoskeletal problem was contracture, especially equinus, hip adductor, hamstring, and quadriceps. Hip subluxation or dislocation occurred in 34% as early as 1 month after injury. Scoliosis developed in 18%, with some requiring bracing and surgery. Thirty-one percent ambulated, and the rest were quadriplegic. Independent sitting or better function by discharge was a predictor of ambulation potential. Of the quadriplegics, 66% were dependent sitters.
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