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First paragraph: > she spent 15 minutes submerged in a swimming pool This seems highly implausible, given she survived. Also, how would they know the moment s

First paragraph: > she spent 15 minutes submerged in a swimming pool This seems highly implausible, given she survived. Also, how would they know the moment she dropped in? Further down: > up to 15 minutes Ah ok. From what I know, brain damage starts occurring even after 2-3 minutes without air (for adults), so I suppose it was rather on the lower end. Does anybody know a bit more about this?

Sleeep 9y ago
Children are known to be able to survive much longer without oxygen than adults. I'm not sure we know the exact reason for it though. Also people are known to be able to survive much longer submerged in cold water than warm water, perhaps due to the mammalian dive reflex - https://youtu.be/00RKh6NRMqc https://youtu.be/00RKh6NRMqc
- mcbits 9y ago
  That's fascinating. I had heard people can survive longer submerged in cold water (like falling through ice), but didn't realize there was such a profound and easily induced effect on heart rate. Can be used therapeutically?