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Inner ear decompression sickness in a hyperbaric chamber inside tender: a case report.

Dominique Gelmann¹, Gregory Jasani², Siamak Moayedi^2,3

¹University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland U.S.

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Summary

Inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) is a rare diving complication. A hyperbaric chamber worker experienced IEDCS, successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, highlighting an occupational risk.

Keywords:

hyperbaric complication hyperbaric medicine hyperbaric occupational hazard hyperbaric oxygen therapy

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Diving Medicine
Occupational Health

Background:

Inner ear decompression sickness (IEDCS) is a rare complication of hyperbaric exposure.
While commonly associated with scuba diving, IEDCS in an occupational hyperbaric setting is not previously reported.

Observation:

A 55-year-old male hyperbaric chamber inside tender developed symptoms of IEDCS.
The patient presented with vestibular and cochlear dysfunction.

Findings:

The patient underwent seven sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).
A majority of the patient's IEDCS symptoms resolved following HBOT.

Implications:

This case highlights a potential occupational hazard for workers in hyperbaric environments.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is an effective treatment for inner ear decompression sickness.