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Altitude decompression sickness: hyperbaric therapy results in 528 cases.

R W Weien1, N Baumgartner

  • 1U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine, Brooks AFB, TX.

Aviation, Space, and Environmental Medicine
|September 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Altitude exposure can cause decompression sickness (DCS). This study found hyperbaric oxygen therapy effective for treating DCS, with females showing a higher incidence requiring treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Environmental Physiology

Background:

  • Decompression sickness (DCS) is a risk associated with altitude exposure.
  • Hyperbaric therapy is a known treatment for DCS.
  • Understanding DCS incidence and treatment outcomes is crucial for aviation and diving safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze 528 cases of altitude-induced DCS treated with hyperbaric therapy.
  • To identify risk factors and patterns in DCS incidence.
  • To confirm the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for altitude DCS.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 528 DCS cases from altitude exposure (1977-1986).
  • Data collected included demographics, exposure details, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.

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  • Analysis focused on altitude, onset time, diagnosis, and hyperbaric treatment protocols.

    • Main Results:

    • Females exhibited a 4.3 times higher relative risk of developing DCS requiring hyperbaric therapy compared to males.
    • No significant difference in DCS incidence was observed between different duty positions in altitude chamber exposures.
    • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy was confirmed as an effective treatment for altitude-induced DCS.

    Conclusions:

    • Altitude-induced DCS is a significant concern, with a notable higher incidence in females.
    • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy remains a highly effective treatment modality for altitude DCS.
    • Further research into gender-specific risk factors for DCS is warranted.