Decompression Illness
Decompression illness arises from the formation of gas bubbles in tissue or blood
in volumes sufficient enough to interfere with the function of an organ or to
cause alteration in sensation. The cause of this enucleated gas is rapid decompression
during ascent. The clinical manifestations range from skin eruptions to shock
and death. The circulating gas emboli may be heard with a Doppler device. Treatment
of choice for decompression illness is HB02 with mixed gases. The result is immediate
reduction in the volume of bubbles.
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