Accuracy of Acute Kidney Injury Measurements in Multistage Ultramarathon Runners

Abstract

These data then were analyzed to provide a descriptive analysis of the epidemiology of scuba diving-related injuries. Results.-The NEISS representative dataset produced 122 unique cases that resulted in an estimated total national injury burden over this 3-year period of 4151 cases. The most common injury diagnosis (2188, 52.7%) was coded as "other." Musculoskeletal-related injuries were noted in 1072 (26%) cases, 2439 (58.7%) patients were discharged, and 861 (20.7%) were treated and transferred to another facility. Similar numbers of patients presented to small, medium, and very large facilities. Conclusions.-Scuba diving injuries present to emergency departments of all sizes, and providers at small-and medium-sized facilities need to be prepared to treat these patients. The injuries identified included many musculoskeletal injuries that commonly occur with moving heavy equipment in a wet environment. Future safety initiatives aimed at the diving community should provide additional focus on the safe movement of equipment and increase awareness of the risks posed by the wet environment.