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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine

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  • Diving accidents pose significant health risks due to pressure changes.
  • A national consensus guideline is needed to standardize care.
  • Current treatment protocols require clear recommendations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the current knowledge on diagnosing and treating diving accidents.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for emergency and definitive care.
  • To outline key actions for on-site management and specialized treatment.

Main Methods:

  • National consensus-based guideline development (S2k grade).
  • Review of current knowledge on diving accident diagnosis and treatment.
  • Formulation of key action statements for emergency response and therapy.

Main Results:

  • Diving accidents are defined as hazardous events from reduced ambient pressure.
  • Mild symptoms include unusual tiredness and itching.
  • Key on-site actions: 100% oxygen, immobilization, fluid administration, specialist consultation.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the established treatment for severe cases.
  • Recommended basic treatment: hyperbaric oxygenation at 280 kPa.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized on-site first aid is critical for diving accident victims.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy remains the gold standard for severe diving accidents.
  • The guideline provides a framework for managing diving emergencies effectively.