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Altitude decompression sickness. Case presentation.

R Sallusti1, S Ferraù, A Lozano Valdes

  • 1Department of Clinical Sciences, Section of Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Clinic, Trieste University School of Medicine, Trieste, Italy.

Minerva Anestesiologica
|December 12, 2001
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Altitude-related decompression sickness (DCS) is a rare risk during high-altitude flight. This study successfully treated two cases of type II altitude DCS in aviators using a standard US Navy oxygen recompression protocol.

Area of Science:

  • Aviation Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Aerospace Physiology

Background:

  • Altitude-related decompression sickness (DCS) is less frequently documented than diving-related DCS.
  • Modern aircraft mitigate risks, but high-altitude flight (≥25,000 ft) still poses a DCS risk to occupants.
  • Understanding altitude DCS is crucial for aviator safety.

Observation:

  • Two aviators (US Air Force pilot and navigator) experienced type II altitude DCS.
  • Both cases were treated at the Hyperbaric Medicine Service in Reykjavik, Iceland.
  • The incidents highlight the potential for DCS in aviation environments.

Findings:

  • A US Navy Oxygen Treatment Table 6 was effectively administered to both patients.
  • Successful treatment demonstrates the efficacy of established hyperbaric protocols for altitude DCS.

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  • The cases underscore the importance of recognizing and managing DCS in flight personnel.

    • Implications:

    • This case series supports the use of specific recompression therapies for altitude DCS.
    • It emphasizes the need for awareness and preparedness for DCS in aviation.
    • Further research into altitude DCS pathophysiology and prevention in aviators is warranted.