Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema in a Member Participating in a Special Tactics Selection Course

Although SIPE may affect a small percentage of swimmers, military training in extreme conditions such as cold, lack of sleep, and profound exertion increases the risk for SIPE. Additionally, a patient who develops SIPE in the water is at risk for drowning. As SIPE may be fatal, military providers, especially those working with Special Operations, must be aware of how to diagnose and treat SIPE. O'Keefe CL, Clemente Fuentes RW, Salinas E. Swimming-induced pulmonary edema in a member participating in a special tactics selection course. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2024; 95(12):937-939.