Survival After Free Falls of 59 Metres Into Water From the Sydney Harbour Bridge, 1930-1982

Between 1930 & 1982, 92 persons fell 59 metres from the Sydney Harbour Bridge into the water. The major problem among survivors was pulmonary trauma, often with severe respiratory failure. Mortality rate from the fall was 85%. Rapid clinical assessment of victims, especially with reference to pulmonary injury, & prompt institution of ventilatory support, where required, may reverse respiratory failure.