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  • Occupational Medicine
  • Hyperbaric Medicine
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Decompression sickness (DCS) results from inert gas bubble formation after rapid decompression from pressurized environments.
  • While commonly associated with diving, DCS also occurs in various occupational settings like mining and military training.
  • Symptoms range from joint pain and numbness to severe neurological and cardiopulmonary complications.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old male factory worker presented with a rash, arthralgias, myalgias, headache, vision changes, and weakness.
  • These symptoms were attributed to decompression sickness following occupational exposure in a pressurized chamber.
  • The patient had a patent foramen ovale, a potential predisposing factor.

Findings:

  • The patient received two hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions.
  • Complete resolution of all reported symptoms was achieved post-treatment.
  • A patent foramen ovale was identified during hospitalization.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the risk of DCS in non-diving occupational environments.
  • Hyperbaric treatment is effective for resolving DCS symptoms.
  • Identifying underlying conditions like patent foramen ovale is crucial for managing DCS risk.