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  • Physiology
  • Biophysics
  • Mathematical Modeling

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  • Decompression sickness (DCS) traditionally linked solely to inert gas bubbles.
  • Emerging evidence highlights inflammation as a key factor in DCS outcomes.
  • Understanding the interplay between bubbles and inflammation is crucial for refining decompression profiles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a mathematical model simulating bubble formation in conjunction with inflammatory processes.
  • To investigate the positive feedback loop between inert gas bubbles and inflammatory factors.
  • To validate the model against experimental echocardiography data from divers.

Main Methods:

  • A mathematical model using four state-variables: inert gas pressure, inert gas bubbles, proinflammatory factors, and inflammatory factors.
  • A set of non-linear differential equations governing the system dynamics.
  • Comparison of model simulations with empirical echocardiography data from volunteers undergoing two dive/decompression profiles.

Main Results:

  • The model demonstrated a strong agreement with experimental echocardiography results.
  • Simulations successfully predicted different inflammatory outcomes for distinct decompression profiles.
  • The model indicated that minor parameter adjustments could shift outcomes from non-inflammatory to inflammatory.

Conclusions:

  • The developed mathematical model effectively captures the relationship between inert gas bubbles and inflammation in DCS.
  • The model's ability to predict varied inflammatory responses supports a personalized approach to decompression.
  • This modeling framework offers a potential tool for optimizing individual decompression strategies and mitigating DCS risk.